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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,550.95, 24,192.97 and 13,067.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,550.95, 24,192.97 and 13,067.57 is: 18,012.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,550.95 : 24,192.97 = 13,067.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,550.95/24,192.97 = 13,067.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,550.95x = 24,192.97 × 13,067.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,550.95x = 316,143,328.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,143,328.98/17,550.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,012.89

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