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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,957.43, 24,760.76 and 13,474.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,957.43, 24,760.76 and 13,474.08 is: 18,578.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,957.43 : 24,760.76 = 13,474.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,957.43/24,760.76 = 13,474.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,957.43x = 24,760.76 × 13,474.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,957.43x = 333,628,393.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,628,393.73/17,957.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,578.85

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