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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,534.89, 24,182.12 and 13,707.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,534.89, 24,182.12 and 13,707.03 is: 18,903.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,534.89 : 24,182.12 = 13,707.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,534.89/24,182.12 = 13,707.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,534.89x = 24,182.12 × 13,707.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,534.89x = 331,465,074.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,465,074.53/17,534.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,903.18

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