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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,772.36, 24,497.10 and 13,509.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,772.36, 24,497.10 and 13,509.24 is: 18,620.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,772.36 : 24,497.10 = 13,509.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,772.36/24,497.10 = 13,509.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,772.36x = 24,497.10 × 13,509.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,772.36x = 330,937,203.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,937,203.20/17,772.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,620.89

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