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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,831.77, 24,581.63 and 13,575.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,831.77, 24,581.63 and 13,575.44 is: 18,714.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,831.77 : 24,581.63 = 13,575.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,831.77/24,581.63 = 13,575.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,831.77x = 24,581.63 × 13,575.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,831.77x = 333,706,538.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,706,538.56/17,831.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,714.16

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