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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,831.66, 24,581.46 and 13,575.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,831.66, 24,581.46 and 13,575.29 is: 18,713.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,831.66 : 24,581.46 = 13,575.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,831.66/24,581.46 = 13,575.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,831.66x = 24,581.46 × 13,575.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,831.66x = 333,700,448.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,700,448.12/17,831.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,713.93

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