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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,794.08, 24,528.60 and 13,311

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,794.08, 24,528.60 and 13,311 is: 18,348.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,794.08 : 24,528.60 = 13,311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,794.08/24,528.60 = 13,311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,794.08x = 24,528.60 × 13,311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,794.08x = 326,500,194.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,500,194.60/17,794.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,348.81

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