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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,425.80, 24,024.35 and 13,852.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,425.80, 24,024.35 and 13,852.64 is: 19,098.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,425.80 : 24,024.35 = 13,852.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,425.80/24,024.35 = 13,852.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,425.80x = 24,024.35 × 13,852.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,425.80x = 332,800,482.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,800,482.40/17,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,098.15

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