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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,840.46, 24,563.64 and 13,577.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,840.46, 24,563.64 and 13,577.86 is: 18,694.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,840.46 : 24,563.64 = 13,577.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,840.46/24,563.64 = 13,577.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,840.46x = 24,563.64 × 13,577.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,840.46x = 333,521,665.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,521,665.01/17,840.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,694.68

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