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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,563.13, 24,239.98 and 13,055.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,563.13, 24,239.98 and 13,055.74 is: 18,019.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,563.13 : 24,239.98 = 13,055.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,563.13/24,239.98 = 13,055.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,563.13x = 24,239.98 × 13,055.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,563.13x = 316,470,871.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,470,871.81/17,563.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,019.05

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