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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,506.70, 24,190.71 and 13,307.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,506.70, 24,190.71 and 13,307.66 is: 18,388.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,506.70 : 24,190.71 = 13,307.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,506.70/24,190.71 = 13,307.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,506.70x = 24,190.71 × 13,307.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,506.70x = 321,921,743.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,921,743.84/17,506.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,388.49

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