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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,738.84, 24,459.36 and 13,255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,738.84, 24,459.36 and 13,255.04 is: 18,276.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,738.84 : 24,459.36 = 13,255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,738.84/24,459.36 = 13,255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,738.84x = 24,459.36 × 13,255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,738.84x = 324,209,795.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,209,795.17/17,738.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,276.83

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