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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,549.95, 24,191.59 and 13,066.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,549.95, 24,191.59 and 13,066.57 is: 18,011.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,549.95 : 24,191.59 = 13,066.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,549.95/24,191.59 = 13,066.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,549.95x = 24,191.59 × 13,066.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,549.95x = 316,101,104.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,101,104.15/17,549.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,011.51

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