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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,464.85, 24,048.13 and 13,164.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,464.85, 24,048.13 and 13,164.19 is: 18,126.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,464.85 : 24,048.13 = 13,164.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,464.85/24,048.13 = 13,164.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,464.85x = 24,048.13 × 13,164.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,464.85x = 316,574,193.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,574,193.28/17,464.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,126.36

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