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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.04, 24,508.58 and 13,287.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.04, 24,508.58 and 13,287.69 is: 18,353.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.04 : 24,508.58 = 13,287.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.04/24,508.58 = 13,287.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.04x = 24,508.58 × 13,287.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.04x = 325,662,346.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,662,346.94/17,744.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,353.34

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