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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,957.45, 24,784.25 and 13,700.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,957.45, 24,784.25 and 13,700.50 is: 18,908.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,957.45 : 24,784.25 = 13,700.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,957.45/24,784.25 = 13,700.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,957.45x = 24,784.25 × 13,700.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,957.45x = 339,556,486.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,556,486.66/17,957.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,908.95

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