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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,956.96, 24,783.56 and 13,699.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,956.96, 24,783.56 and 13,699.99 is: 18,908.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,956.96 : 24,783.56 = 13,699.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,956.96/24,783.56 = 13,699.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,956.96x = 24,783.56 × 13,699.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,956.96x = 339,534,524.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,534,524.16/17,956.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,908.24

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