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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,845.60, 24,627.36 and 13,361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,845.60, 24,627.36 and 13,361.44 is: 18,439.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,845.60 : 24,627.36 = 13,361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,845.60/24,627.36 = 13,361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,845.60x = 24,627.36 × 13,361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,845.60x = 329,056,993.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,056,993.00/17,845.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,439.11

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