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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,970.70, 24,795.30 and 13,505.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,970.70, 24,795.30 and 13,505.17 is: 18,633.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,970.70 : 24,795.30 = 13,505.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,970.70/24,795.30 = 13,505.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,970.70x = 24,795.30 × 13,505.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,970.70x = 334,864,741.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,864,741.70/17,970.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,633.93

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