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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,464.13, 24,054.58 and 13,423.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,464.13, 24,054.58 and 13,423.23 is: 18,488.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,464.13 : 24,054.58 = 13,423.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,464.13/24,054.58 = 13,423.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,464.13x = 24,054.58 × 13,423.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,464.13x = 322,890,077.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,890,077.16/17,464.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,488.76

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