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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,548.95, 24,190.22 and 13,065.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,548.95, 24,190.22 and 13,065.57 is: 18,010.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,548.95 : 24,190.22 = 13,065.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,548.95/24,190.22 = 13,065.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,548.95x = 24,190.22 × 13,065.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,548.95x = 316,058,947.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,058,947.40/17,548.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,010.13

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