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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,967.44, 24,807.72 and 13,501.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,967.44, 24,807.72 and 13,501.52 is: 18,641.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,967.44 : 24,807.72 = 13,501.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,967.44/24,807.72 = 13,501.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,967.44x = 24,807.72 × 13,501.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,967.44x = 334,941,927.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,941,927.73/17,967.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,641.61

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