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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,548.20, 24,189.18 and 13,064.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,548.20, 24,189.18 and 13,064.82 is: 18,009.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,548.20 : 24,189.18 = 13,064.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,548.20/24,189.18 = 13,064.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,548.20x = 24,189.18 × 13,064.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,548.20x = 316,027,282.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,027,282.65/17,548.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,009.10

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