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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.51, 24,049.02 and 13,164.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.51, 24,049.02 and 13,164.84 is: 18,127.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.51 : 24,049.02 = 13,164.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.51/24,049.02 = 13,164.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.51x = 24,049.02 × 13,164.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.51x = 316,601,500.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,601,500.46/17,465.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,127.25

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