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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,930.28, 24,750.73 and 13,466.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,930.28, 24,750.73 and 13,466.98 is: 18,589.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,930.28 : 24,750.73 = 13,466.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,930.28/24,750.73 = 13,466.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,930.28x = 24,750.73 × 13,466.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,930.28x = 333,317,633.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,317,633.67/17,930.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,589.65

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