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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,383.04, 24,011.61 and 13,325.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,383.04, 24,011.61 and 13,325.21 is: 18,406.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,383.04 : 24,011.61 = 13,325.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,383.04/24,011.61 = 13,325.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,383.04x = 24,011.61 × 13,325.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,383.04x = 319,959,745.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,959,745.69/17,383.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,406.43

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