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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,706.16, 24,437.16 and 13,450.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,706.16, 24,437.16 and 13,450.22 is: 18,563.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,706.16 : 24,437.16 = 13,450.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,706.16/24,437.16 = 13,450.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,706.16x = 24,437.16 × 13,450.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,706.16x = 328,685,227.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,685,227.55/17,706.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,563.33

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