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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.40, 24,322.08 and 13,426.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.40, 24,322.08 and 13,426.36 is: 18,527.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.40 : 24,322.08 = 13,426.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.40/24,322.08 = 13,426.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.40x = 24,322.08 × 13,426.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.40x = 326,557,002.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,557,002.03/17,625.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,527.64

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