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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,740.84, 24,462.12 and 13,257.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,740.84, 24,462.12 and 13,257.04 is: 18,279.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,740.84 : 24,462.12 = 13,257.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,740.84/24,462.12 = 13,257.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,740.84x = 24,462.12 × 13,257.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,740.84x = 324,295,303.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,295,303.32/17,740.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,279.59

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