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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,562.88, 24,239.63 and 13,055.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,562.88, 24,239.63 and 13,055.49 is: 18,018.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,562.88 : 24,239.63 = 13,055.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,562.88/24,239.63 = 13,055.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,562.88x = 24,239.63 × 13,055.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,562.88x = 316,460,307.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,460,307.67/17,562.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,018.71

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