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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,371.40, 24,003.34 and 13,604.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,371.40, 24,003.34 and 13,604.90 is: 18,798.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,371.40 : 24,003.34 = 13,604.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,371.40/24,003.34 = 13,604.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,371.40x = 24,003.34 × 13,604.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,371.40x = 326,562,886.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,562,886.34/17,371.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,798.89

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