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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.03, 24,303.54 and 13,383.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.03, 24,303.54 and 13,383.87 is: 18,455.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.03 : 24,303.54 = 13,383.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.03/24,303.54 = 13,383.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.03x = 24,303.54 × 13,383.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.03x = 325,275,419.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,275,419.90/17,625.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,455.31

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