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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,858.06, 24,647.04 and 13,602.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,858.06, 24,647.04 and 13,602.32 is: 18,773.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,858.06 : 24,647.04 = 13,602.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,858.06/24,647.04 = 13,602.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,858.06x = 24,647.04 × 13,602.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,858.06x = 335,256,925.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,256,925.13/17,858.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,773.42

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