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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,977.47, 24,853.75 and 13,493.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,977.47, 24,853.75 and 13,493.43 is: 18,654.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,977.47 : 24,853.75 = 13,493.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,977.47/24,853.75 = 13,493.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,977.47x = 24,853.75 × 13,493.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,977.47x = 335,362,302.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,362,302.13/17,977.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,654.59

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