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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,738.22, 24,457.95 and 13,254.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,738.22, 24,457.95 and 13,254.06 is: 18,275.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,738.22 : 24,457.95 = 13,254.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,738.22/24,457.95 = 13,254.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,738.22x = 24,457.95 × 13,254.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,738.22x = 324,167,136.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,167,136.78/17,738.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,275.07

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