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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,977.43, 24,810.60 and 13,432.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,977.43, 24,810.60 and 13,432.22 is: 18,537.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,977.43 : 24,810.60 = 13,432.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,977.43/24,810.60 = 13,432.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,977.43x = 24,810.60 × 13,432.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,977.43x = 333,261,526.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,261,526.67/17,977.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,537.78

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