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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,466.62, 24,058.02 and 13,425.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,466.62, 24,058.02 and 13,425.72 is: 18,492.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,466.62 : 24,058.02 = 13,425.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,466.62/24,058.02 = 13,425.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,466.62x = 24,058.02 × 13,425.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,466.62x = 322,996,240.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,996,240.27/17,466.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,492.20

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