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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,715.69, 24,444.07 and 13,465.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,715.69, 24,444.07 and 13,465.62 is: 18,579.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,715.69 : 24,444.07 = 13,465.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,715.69/24,444.07 = 13,465.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,715.69x = 24,444.07 × 13,465.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,715.69x = 329,154,557.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,154,557.87/17,715.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,579.83

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