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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,964.46, 24,782.37 and 13,958.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,964.46, 24,782.37 and 13,958.16 is: 19,255.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,964.46 : 24,782.37 = 13,958.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,964.46/24,782.37 = 13,958.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,964.46x = 24,782.37 × 13,958.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,964.46x = 345,916,285.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,916,285.64/17,964.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,255.59

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