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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,760.44, 24,482.04 and 13,277.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,760.44, 24,482.04 and 13,277.36 is: 18,302.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,760.44 : 24,482.04 = 13,277.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,760.44/24,482.04 = 13,277.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,760.44x = 24,482.04 × 13,277.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,760.44x = 325,056,858.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,056,858.61/17,760.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,302.30

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