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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,947.22, 24,801.29 and 13,463.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,947.22, 24,801.29 and 13,463.16 is: 18,604.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,947.22 : 24,801.29 = 13,463.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,947.22/24,801.29 = 13,463.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,947.22x = 24,801.29 × 13,463.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,947.22x = 333,903,668.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,903,668.16/17,947.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,604.76

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