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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,950.23, 24,767.03 and 13,484.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,950.23, 24,767.03 and 13,484.63 is: 18,605.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,950.23 : 24,767.03 = 13,484.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,950.23/24,767.03 = 13,484.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,950.23x = 24,767.03 × 13,484.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,950.23x = 333,974,044.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,974,044.49/17,950.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,605.56

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