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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,609.16, 24,331.32 and 13,862.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,609.16, 24,331.32 and 13,862.28 is: 19,154.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,609.16 : 24,331.32 = 13,862.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,609.16/24,331.32 = 13,862.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,609.16x = 24,331.32 × 13,862.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,609.16x = 337,287,570.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,287,570.61/17,609.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,154.10

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