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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,860.42, 24,648.06 and 13,376.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,860.42, 24,648.06 and 13,376.26 is: 18,459.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,860.42 : 24,648.06 = 13,376.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,860.42/24,648.06 = 13,376.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,860.42x = 24,648.06 × 13,376.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,860.42x = 329,698,859.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,698,859.06/17,860.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,459.75

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