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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,925.46, 24,743.86 and 13,462.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,925.46, 24,743.86 and 13,462.11 is: 18,582.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,925.46 : 24,743.86 = 13,462.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,925.46/24,743.86 = 13,462.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,925.46x = 24,743.86 × 13,462.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,925.46x = 333,104,531.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,104,531.49/17,925.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,582.76

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