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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,563.44, 24,246.36 and 13,575.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,563.44, 24,246.36 and 13,575.54 is: 18,741.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,563.44 : 24,246.36 = 13,575.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,563.44/24,246.36 = 13,575.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,563.44x = 24,246.36 × 13,575.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,563.44x = 329,157,430.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,157,430.03/17,563.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,741.06

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