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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,929.38, 24,707.61 and 13,458.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,929.38, 24,707.61 and 13,458.18 is: 18,546.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,929.38 : 24,707.61 = 13,458.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,929.38/24,707.61 = 13,458.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,929.38x = 24,707.61 × 13,458.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,929.38x = 332,519,462.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,519,462.75/17,929.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,546.07

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