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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,957.16, 24,804.24 and 13,682.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,957.16, 24,804.24 and 13,682.16 is: 18,899.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,957.16 : 24,804.24 = 13,682.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,957.16/24,804.24 = 13,682.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,957.16x = 24,804.24 × 13,682.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,957.16x = 339,375,580.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,375,580.36/17,957.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,899.18

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