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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,410.24, 24,029.76 and 13,625.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,410.24, 24,029.76 and 13,625.92 is: 18,806.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,410.24 : 24,029.76 = 13,625.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,410.24/24,029.76 = 13,625.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,410.24x = 24,029.76 × 13,625.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,410.24x = 327,427,587.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,427,587.38/17,410.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,806.61

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