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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,452.32, 24,093.12 and 13,464.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,452.32, 24,093.12 and 13,464.48 is: 18,587.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,452.32 : 24,093.12 = 13,464.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,452.32/24,093.12 = 13,464.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,452.32x = 24,093.12 × 13,464.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,452.32x = 324,401,332.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,401,332.38/17,452.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,587.86

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