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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,726.01, 24,464.60 and 13,470.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,726.01, 24,464.60 and 13,470.14 is: 18,590.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,726.01 : 24,464.60 = 13,470.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,726.01/24,464.60 = 13,470.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,726.01x = 24,464.60 × 13,470.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,726.01x = 329,541,397.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,541,397.37/17,726.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,590.84

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