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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,739.84, 24,460.74 and 13,256.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,739.84, 24,460.74 and 13,256.04 is: 18,278.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,739.84 : 24,460.74 = 13,256.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,739.84/24,460.74 = 13,256.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,739.84x = 24,460.74 × 13,256.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,739.84x = 324,252,547.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,252,547.87/17,739.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,278.21

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