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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,955.12, 24,781.02 and 13,698.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,955.12, 24,781.02 and 13,698.14 is: 18,905.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,955.12 : 24,781.02 = 13,698.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,955.12/24,781.02 = 13,698.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,955.12x = 24,781.02 × 13,698.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,955.12x = 339,453,881.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,453,881.30/17,955.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,905.69

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