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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,710.18, 24,436.49 and 13,460.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,710.18, 24,436.49 and 13,460.11 is: 18,572.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,710.18 : 24,436.49 = 13,460.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,710.18/24,436.49 = 13,460.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,710.18x = 24,436.49 × 13,460.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,710.18x = 328,917,715.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,917,715.02/17,710.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,572.24

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