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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,548.70, 24,189.87 and 13,065.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,548.70, 24,189.87 and 13,065.32 is: 18,009.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,548.70 : 24,189.87 = 13,065.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,548.70/24,189.87 = 13,065.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,548.70x = 24,189.87 × 13,065.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,548.70x = 316,048,392.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,048,392.31/17,548.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,009.79

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