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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,464.92, 24,048.21 and 13,164.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,464.92, 24,048.21 and 13,164.26 is: 18,126.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,464.92 : 24,048.21 = 13,164.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,464.92/24,048.21 = 13,164.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,464.92x = 24,048.21 × 13,164.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,464.92x = 316,576,768.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,576,768.73/17,464.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,126.44

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