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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,998.92, 24,841.50 and 13,296.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,998.92, 24,841.50 and 13,296.84 is: 18,351.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,998.92 : 24,841.50 = 13,296.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,998.92/24,841.50 = 13,296.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,998.92x = 24,841.50 × 13,296.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,998.92x = 330,313,450.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,313,450.86/17,998.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,351.85

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