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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,826.99, 24,604.11 and 13,571.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,826.99, 24,604.11 and 13,571.25 is: 18,730.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,826.99 : 24,604.11 = 13,571.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,826.99/24,604.11 = 13,571.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,826.99x = 24,604.11 × 13,571.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,826.99x = 333,908,527.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,908,527.84/17,826.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,730.51

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