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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,624.03, 24,302.16 and 13,382.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,624.03, 24,302.16 and 13,382.87 is: 18,453.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,624.03 : 24,302.16 = 13,382.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,624.03/24,302.16 = 13,382.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,624.03x = 24,302.16 × 13,382.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,624.03x = 325,232,648.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,232,648.00/17,624.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,453.93

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