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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,849.35, 24,609.45 and 13,379.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,849.35, 24,609.45 and 13,379.77 is: 18,447.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,849.35 : 24,609.45 = 13,379.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,849.35/24,609.45 = 13,379.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,849.35x = 24,609.45 × 13,379.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,849.35x = 329,268,780.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,268,780.83/17,849.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,447.10

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