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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,441.32, 24,043.60 and 13,242.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,441.32, 24,043.60 and 13,242.28 is: 18,255.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,441.32 : 24,043.60 = 13,242.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,441.32/24,043.60 = 13,242.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,441.32x = 24,043.60 × 13,242.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,441.32x = 318,392,083.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,392,083.41/17,441.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,255.05

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