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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,861.42, 24,649.44 and 13,377.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,861.42, 24,649.44 and 13,377.26 is: 18,461.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,861.42 : 24,649.44 = 13,377.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,861.42/24,649.44 = 13,377.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,861.42x = 24,649.44 × 13,377.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,861.42x = 329,741,967.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,741,967.73/17,861.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,461.13

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