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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,624.52, 24,294.24 and 13,358.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,624.52, 24,294.24 and 13,358.52 is: 18,413.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,624.52 : 24,294.24 = 13,358.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,624.52/24,294.24 = 13,358.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,624.52x = 24,294.24 × 13,358.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,624.52x = 324,535,090.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,535,090.92/17,624.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,413.84

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