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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,592.90, 24,277.23 and 13,393.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,592.90, 24,277.23 and 13,393.86 is: 18,482.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,592.90 : 24,277.23 = 13,393.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,592.90/24,277.23 = 13,393.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,592.90x = 24,277.23 × 13,393.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,592.90x = 325,165,819.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,165,819.81/17,592.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,482.79

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