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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,562.44, 24,244.98 and 13,574.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,562.44, 24,244.98 and 13,574.54 is: 18,739.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,562.44 : 24,244.98 = 13,574.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,562.44/24,244.98 = 13,574.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,562.44x = 24,244.98 × 13,574.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,562.44x = 329,114,450.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,114,450.81/17,562.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,739.68

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