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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.53, 24,796.97 and 13,710.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.53, 24,796.97 and 13,710.61 is: 18,923.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.53 : 24,796.97 = 13,710.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.53/24,796.97 = 13,710.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.53x = 24,796.97 × 13,710.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.53x = 339,981,584.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,981,584.85/17,966.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,923.05

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