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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,464.61, 24,055.26 and 13,423.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,464.61, 24,055.26 and 13,423.71 is: 18,489.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,464.61 : 24,055.26 = 13,423.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,464.61/24,055.26 = 13,423.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,464.61x = 24,055.26 × 13,423.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,464.61x = 322,910,874.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,910,874.08/17,464.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,489.44

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