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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,482.31, 24,134.70 and 13,593.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,482.31, 24,134.70 and 13,593.09 is: 18,765.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,482.31 : 24,134.70 = 13,593.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,482.31/24,134.70 = 13,593.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,482.31x = 24,134.70 × 13,593.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,482.31x = 328,065,149.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,065,149.22/17,482.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,765.55

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