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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,614.16, 24,310.63 and 13,379.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,614.16, 24,310.63 and 13,379.24 is: 18,465.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,614.16 : 24,310.63 = 13,379.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,614.16/24,310.63 = 13,379.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,614.16x = 24,310.63 × 13,379.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,614.16x = 325,257,686.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,257,686.43/17,614.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,465.69

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