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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,437.65, 24,075.54 and 13,397.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,437.65, 24,075.54 and 13,397.28 is: 18,497.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,437.65 : 24,075.54 = 13,397.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,437.65/24,075.54 = 13,397.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,437.65x = 24,075.54 × 13,397.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,437.65x = 322,546,750.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,546,750.53/17,437.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,497.15

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