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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,946.77, 24,800.70 and 13,462.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,946.77, 24,800.70 and 13,462.74 is: 18,604.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,946.77 : 24,800.70 = 13,462.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,946.77/24,800.70 = 13,462.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,946.77x = 24,800.70 × 13,462.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,946.77x = 333,885,375.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,885,375.92/17,946.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,604.21

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