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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,693.32, 24,416.84 and 13,448.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,693.32, 24,416.84 and 13,448.11 is: 18,558.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,693.32 : 24,416.84 = 13,448.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,693.32/24,416.84 = 13,448.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,693.32x = 24,416.84 × 13,448.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,693.32x = 328,360,350.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,360,350.17/17,693.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,558.44

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