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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,451.16, 24,094.20 and 13,410.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,451.16, 24,094.20 and 13,410.80 is: 18,515.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,451.16 : 24,094.20 = 13,410.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,451.16/24,094.20 = 13,410.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,451.16x = 24,094.20 × 13,410.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,451.16x = 323,122,497.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,122,497.36/17,451.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,515.82

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