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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,824.22, 24,571.23 and 13,567.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,824.22, 24,571.23 and 13,567.87 is: 18,703.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,824.22 : 24,571.23 = 13,567.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,824.22/24,571.23 = 13,567.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,824.22x = 24,571.23 × 13,567.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,824.22x = 333,379,063.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,379,063.68/17,824.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,703.71

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