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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,592.40, 24,276.54 and 13,393.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,592.40, 24,276.54 and 13,393.36 is: 18,482.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,592.40 : 24,276.54 = 13,393.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,592.40/24,276.54 = 13,393.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,592.40x = 24,276.54 × 13,393.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,592.40x = 325,144,439.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,144,439.77/17,592.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,482.10

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