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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,975.98, 24,851.69 and 13,491.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,975.98, 24,851.69 and 13,491.95 is: 18,652.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,975.98 : 24,851.69 = 13,491.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,975.98/24,851.69 = 13,491.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,975.98x = 24,851.69 × 13,491.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,975.98x = 335,297,617.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,297,617.77/17,975.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,652.54

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