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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,555.50, 24,226.59 and 13,083.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,555.50, 24,226.59 and 13,083.13 is: 18,054.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,555.50 : 24,226.59 = 13,083.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,555.50/24,226.59 = 13,083.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,555.50x = 24,226.59 × 13,083.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,555.50x = 316,959,626.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,959,626.43/17,555.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,054.72

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