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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,848.35, 24,608.07 and 13,378.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,848.35, 24,608.07 and 13,378.77 is: 18,445.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,848.35 : 24,608.07 = 13,378.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,848.35/24,608.07 = 13,378.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,848.35x = 24,608.07 × 13,378.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,848.35x = 329,225,708.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,225,708.67/17,848.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,445.72

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