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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,967.03, 24,797.66 and 13,711.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,967.03, 24,797.66 and 13,711.11 is: 18,923.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,967.03 : 24,797.66 = 13,711.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,967.03/24,797.66 = 13,711.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,967.03x = 24,797.66 × 13,711.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,967.03x = 340,003,375.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,003,375.45/17,967.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,923.74

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