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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,964.28, 24,793.50 and 13,708.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,964.28, 24,793.50 and 13,708.09 is: 18,919.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,964.28 : 24,793.50 = 13,708.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,964.28/24,793.50 = 13,708.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,964.28x = 24,793.50 × 13,708.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,964.28x = 339,871,529.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,871,529.42/17,964.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,919.30

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