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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,952.96, 24,778.04 and 13,695.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,952.96, 24,778.04 and 13,695.99 is: 18,902.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,952.96 : 24,778.04 = 13,695.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,952.96/24,778.04 = 13,695.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,952.96x = 24,778.04 × 13,695.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,952.96x = 339,359,626.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,359,626.66/17,952.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,902.71

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