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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,634.78, 24,367.52 and 13,115.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,634.78, 24,367.52 and 13,115.72 is: 18,123.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,634.78 : 24,367.52 = 13,115.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,634.78/24,367.52 = 13,115.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,634.78x = 24,367.52 × 13,115.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,634.78x = 319,597,663.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,597,663.12/17,634.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,123.14

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