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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,942.67, 24,795.05 and 13,458.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,942.67, 24,795.05 and 13,458.65 is: 18,598.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,942.67 : 24,795.05 = 13,458.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,942.67/24,795.05 = 13,458.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,942.67x = 24,795.05 × 13,458.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,942.67x = 333,707,708.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,707,708.41/17,942.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,598.55

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