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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,840.52, 24,622.74 and 13,584.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,840.52, 24,622.74 and 13,584.72 is: 18,749.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,840.52 : 24,622.74 = 13,584.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,840.52/24,622.74 = 13,584.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,840.52x = 24,622.74 × 13,584.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,840.52x = 334,493,028.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,493,028.53/17,840.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,749.06

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