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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,410.52, 24,010.20 and 13,425.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,410.52, 24,010.20 and 13,425.32 is: 18,514.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,410.52 : 24,010.20 = 13,425.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,410.52/24,010.20 = 13,425.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,410.52x = 24,010.20 × 13,425.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,410.52x = 322,344,618.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,344,618.26/17,410.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,514.36

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