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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.13, 24,048.50 and 13,164.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.13, 24,048.50 and 13,164.47 is: 18,126.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.13 : 24,048.50 = 13,164.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.13/24,048.50 = 13,164.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.13x = 24,048.50 × 13,164.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.13x = 316,585,759.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,585,759.65/17,465.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,126.74

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