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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,514.32, 24,178.68 and 13,526.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,514.32, 24,178.68 and 13,526.48 is: 18,673.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,514.32 : 24,178.68 = 13,526.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,514.32/24,178.68 = 13,526.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,514.32x = 24,178.68 × 13,526.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,514.32x = 327,052,431.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,052,431.45/17,514.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,673.43

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