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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,501.76, 24,135.68 and 13,302.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,501.76, 24,135.68 and 13,302.72 is: 18,345.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,501.76 : 24,135.68 = 13,302.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,501.76/24,135.68 = 13,302.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,501.76x = 24,135.68 × 13,302.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,501.76x = 321,070,193.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,070,193.05/17,501.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,345.02

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