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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,554.50, 24,225.21 and 13,082.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,554.50, 24,225.21 and 13,082.13 is: 18,053.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,554.50 : 24,225.21 = 13,082.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,554.50/24,225.21 = 13,082.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,554.50x = 24,225.21 × 13,082.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,554.50x = 316,917,346.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,917,346.50/17,554.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,053.34

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