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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,660.03, 24,341.31 and 13,406.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,660.03, 24,341.31 and 13,406.31 is: 18,478.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,660.03 : 24,341.31 = 13,406.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,660.03/24,341.31 = 13,406.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,660.03x = 24,341.31 × 13,406.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,660.03x = 326,327,147.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,327,147.67/17,660.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,478.29

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