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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.48, 24,489.10 and 13,260.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.48, 24,489.10 and 13,260.45 is: 18,300.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.48 : 24,489.10 = 13,260.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.48/24,489.10 = 13,260.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.48x = 24,489.10 × 13,260.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.48x = 324,736,486.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,736,486.10/17,744.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,300.70

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