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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,624.53, 24,302.85 and 13,383.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,624.53, 24,302.85 and 13,383.37 is: 18,454.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,624.53 : 24,302.85 = 13,383.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,624.53/24,302.85 = 13,383.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,624.53x = 24,302.85 × 13,383.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,624.53x = 325,254,033.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,254,033.60/17,624.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,454.62

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