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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,995.92, 24,837.36 and 13,293.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,995.92, 24,837.36 and 13,293.84 is: 18,347.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,995.92 : 24,837.36 = 13,293.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,995.92/24,837.36 = 13,293.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,995.92x = 24,837.36 × 13,293.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,995.92x = 330,183,889.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,183,889.86/17,995.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,347.71

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