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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,993.54, 24,832.85 and 13,448.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,993.54, 24,832.85 and 13,448.32 is: 18,559.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,993.54 : 24,832.85 = 13,448.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,993.54/24,832.85 = 13,448.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,993.54x = 24,832.85 × 13,448.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,993.54x = 333,959,983.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,959,983.99/17,993.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,559.99

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