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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,956.14, 24,782.43 and 13,699.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,956.14, 24,782.43 and 13,699.17 is: 18,907.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,956.14 : 24,782.43 = 13,699.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,956.14/24,782.43 = 13,699.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,956.14x = 24,782.43 × 13,699.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,956.14x = 339,498,721.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,498,721.58/17,956.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,907.11

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