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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,672.34, 24,381.07 and 13,084.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,672.34, 24,381.07 and 13,084.05 is: 18,050.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,672.34 : 24,381.07 = 13,084.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,672.34/24,381.07 = 13,084.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,672.34x = 24,381.07 × 13,084.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,672.34x = 319,003,134.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,003,134.11/17,672.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,050.98

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