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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,992.39, 24,848.86 and 13,697.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,992.39, 24,848.86 and 13,697.64 is: 18,917.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,992.39 : 24,848.86 = 13,697.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,992.39/24,848.86 = 13,697.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,992.39x = 24,848.86 × 13,697.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,992.39x = 340,370,614.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,370,614.45/17,992.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,917.48

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