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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,620.29, 24,319.88 and 13,784.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,620.29, 24,319.88 and 13,784.33 is: 19,025.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,620.29 : 24,319.88 = 13,784.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,620.29/24,319.88 = 13,784.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,620.29x = 24,319.88 × 13,784.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,620.29x = 335,233,060.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,233,060.96/17,620.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,025.40

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