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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,712.91, 24,446.48 and 13,456.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,712.91, 24,446.48 and 13,456.97 is: 18,572.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,712.91 : 24,446.48 = 13,456.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,712.91/24,446.48 = 13,456.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,712.91x = 24,446.48 × 13,456.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,712.91x = 328,975,450.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,975,450.12/17,712.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,572.64

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