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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,837.66, 24,589.74 and 13,581.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,837.66, 24,589.74 and 13,581.30 is: 18,722.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,837.66 : 24,589.74 = 13,581.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,837.66/24,589.74 = 13,581.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,837.66x = 24,589.74 × 13,581.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,837.66x = 333,960,635.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,960,635.86/17,837.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,722.22

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