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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,591.40, 24,275.16 and 13,392.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,591.40, 24,275.16 and 13,392.36 is: 18,480.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,591.40 : 24,275.16 = 13,392.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,591.40/24,275.16 = 13,392.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,591.40x = 24,275.16 × 13,392.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,591.40x = 325,101,681.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,101,681.78/17,591.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,480.72

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