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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,707.16, 24,438.54 and 13,451.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,707.16, 24,438.54 and 13,451.22 is: 18,564.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,707.16 : 24,438.54 = 13,451.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,707.16/24,438.54 = 13,451.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,707.16x = 24,438.54 × 13,451.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,707.16x = 328,728,178.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,728,178.02/17,707.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,564.70

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