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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,716.93, 24,445.80 and 13,466.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,716.93, 24,445.80 and 13,466.86 is: 18,581.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,716.93 : 24,445.80 = 13,466.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,716.93/24,445.80 = 13,466.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,716.93x = 24,445.80 × 13,466.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,716.93x = 329,208,105.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,208,105.07/17,716.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,581.56

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