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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,593.40, 24,277.92 and 13,394.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,593.40, 24,277.92 and 13,394.36 is: 18,483.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,593.40 : 24,277.92 = 13,394.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,593.40/24,277.92 = 13,394.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,593.40x = 24,277.92 × 13,394.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,593.40x = 325,187,200.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,187,200.53/17,593.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,483.48

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