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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,967.16, 24,748.14 and 13,987.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,967.16, 24,748.14 and 13,987.96 is: 19,267.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,967.16 : 24,748.14 = 13,987.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,967.16/24,748.14 = 13,987.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,967.16x = 24,748.14 × 13,987.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,967.16x = 346,175,992.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,175,992.39/17,967.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,267.15

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