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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,661.46, 24,394.37 and 13,204.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,661.46, 24,394.37 and 13,204.97 is: 18,238.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,661.46 : 24,394.37 = 13,204.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,661.46/24,394.37 = 13,204.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,661.46x = 24,394.37 × 13,204.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,661.46x = 322,126,924.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,126,924.02/17,661.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,238.98

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