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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.25, 24,055.66 and 13,382.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.25, 24,055.66 and 13,382.86 is: 18,477.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.25 : 24,055.66 = 13,382.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.25/24,055.66 = 13,382.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.25x = 24,055.66 × 13,382.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.25x = 321,933,407.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,933,407.35/17,423.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,477.23

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