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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,592.40, 24,249 and 13,757.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,592.40, 24,249 and 13,757.32 is: 18,962.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,592.40 : 24,249 = 13,757.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,592.40/24,249 = 13,757.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,592.40x = 24,249 × 13,757.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,592.40x = 333,601,252.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,601,252.68/17,592.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,962.81

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