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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,506.32, 24,167.64 and 13,518.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,506.32, 24,167.64 and 13,518.48 is: 18,662.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,506.32 : 24,167.64 = 13,518.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,506.32/24,167.64 = 13,518.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,506.32x = 24,167.64 × 13,518.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,506.32x = 326,709,757.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,709,757.99/17,506.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,662.39

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