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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,759.44, 24,480.66 and 13,276.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,759.44, 24,480.66 and 13,276.36 is: 18,300.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,759.44 : 24,480.66 = 13,276.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,759.44/24,480.66 = 13,276.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,759.44x = 24,480.66 × 13,276.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,759.44x = 325,014,055.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,014,055.20/17,759.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,300.92

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