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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,409.36, 24,034.39 and 13,343.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,409.36, 24,034.39 and 13,343.16 is: 18,420.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,409.36 : 24,034.39 = 13,343.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,409.36/24,034.39 = 13,343.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,409.36x = 24,034.39 × 13,343.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,409.36x = 320,694,711.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,694,711.27/17,409.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,420.82

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