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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,943.32, 24,795.92 and 13,459.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,943.32, 24,795.92 and 13,459.29 is: 18,599.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,943.32 : 24,795.92 = 13,459.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,943.32/24,795.92 = 13,459.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,943.32x = 24,795.92 × 13,459.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,943.32x = 333,735,478.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,735,478.10/17,943.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,599.43

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