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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,952.62, 24,777.57 and 13,695.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,952.62, 24,777.57 and 13,695.64 is: 18,902.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,952.62 : 24,777.57 = 13,695.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,952.62/24,777.57 = 13,695.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,952.62x = 24,777.57 × 13,695.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,952.62x = 339,344,554.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,344,554.91/17,952.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,902.24

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