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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,558.48, 24,237.96 and 13,074.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,558.48, 24,237.96 and 13,074.32 is: 18,047.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,558.48 : 24,237.96 = 13,074.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,558.48/24,237.96 = 13,074.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,558.48x = 24,237.96 × 13,074.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,558.48x = 316,894,845.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,894,845.19/17,558.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,047.97

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