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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,743.96, 24,488.40 and 13,259.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,743.96, 24,488.40 and 13,259.93 is: 18,300.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,743.96 : 24,488.40 = 13,259.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,743.96/24,488.40 = 13,259.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,743.96x = 24,488.40 × 13,259.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,743.96x = 324,714,469.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,714,469.81/17,743.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,300.00

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