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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,444.32, 24,047.76 and 13,245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,444.32, 24,047.76 and 13,245.28 is: 18,259.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,444.32 : 24,047.76 = 13,245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,444.32/24,047.76 = 13,245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,444.32x = 24,047.76 × 13,245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,444.32x = 318,519,314.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,519,314.57/17,444.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,259.20

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