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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,458.68, 24,076.44 and 13,473.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,458.68, 24,076.44 and 13,473.48 is: 18,580.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,458.68 : 24,076.44 = 13,473.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,458.68/24,076.44 = 13,473.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,458.68x = 24,076.44 × 13,473.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,458.68x = 324,393,432.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,393,432.81/17,458.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,580.64

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