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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,778.42, 24,534.90 and 13,294.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,778.42, 24,534.90 and 13,294.26 is: 18,346.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,778.42 : 24,534.90 = 13,294.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,778.42/24,534.90 = 13,294.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,778.42x = 24,534.90 × 13,294.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,778.42x = 326,173,339.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,173,339.67/17,778.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,346.59

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