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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,962.46, 24,779.60 and 13,956.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,962.46, 24,779.60 and 13,956.16 is: 19,252.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,962.46 : 24,779.60 = 13,956.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,962.46/24,779.60 = 13,956.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,962.46x = 24,779.60 × 13,956.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,962.46x = 345,828,062.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,828,062.34/17,962.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,252.82

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