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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,958.43, 24,762.13 and 13,475.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,958.43, 24,762.13 and 13,475.08 is: 18,580.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,958.43 : 24,762.13 = 13,475.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,958.43/24,762.13 = 13,475.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,958.43x = 24,762.13 × 13,475.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,958.43x = 333,671,682.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,671,682.72/17,958.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,580.23

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