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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,549.20, 24,190.56 and 13,065.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,549.20, 24,190.56 and 13,065.82 is: 18,010.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,549.20 : 24,190.56 = 13,065.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,549.20/24,190.56 = 13,065.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,549.20x = 24,190.56 × 13,065.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,549.20x = 316,069,502.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,069,502.66/17,549.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,010.48

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