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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,408.86, 24,033.70 and 13,342.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,408.86, 24,033.70 and 13,342.66 is: 18,420.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,408.86 : 24,033.70 = 13,342.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,408.86/24,033.70 = 13,342.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,408.86x = 24,033.70 × 13,342.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,408.86x = 320,673,487.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,673,487.64/17,408.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,420.13

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