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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.02, 24,294.93 and 13,359.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.02, 24,294.93 and 13,359.02 is: 18,414.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.02 : 24,294.93 = 13,359.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.02/24,294.93 = 13,359.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.02x = 24,294.93 × 13,359.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.02x = 324,556,455.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,556,455.77/17,625.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,414.53

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