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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,537.17, 24,185.26 and 13,709.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,537.17, 24,185.26 and 13,709.31 is: 18,906.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,537.17 : 24,185.26 = 13,709.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,537.17/24,185.26 = 13,709.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,537.17x = 24,185.26 × 13,709.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,537.17x = 331,563,226.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,563,226.77/17,537.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,906.31

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