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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,436.02, 24,073.28 and 13,395.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,436.02, 24,073.28 and 13,395.65 is: 18,494.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,436.02 : 24,073.28 = 13,395.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,436.02/24,073.28 = 13,395.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,436.02x = 24,073.28 × 13,395.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,436.02x = 322,477,171.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,477,171.47/17,436.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,494.89

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