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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,575.60, 24,289.32 and 13,114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,575.60, 24,289.32 and 13,114.12 is: 18,123.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,575.60 : 24,289.32 = 13,114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,575.60/24,289.32 = 13,114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,575.60x = 24,289.32 × 13,114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,575.60x = 318,533,057.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,533,057.20/17,575.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,123.60

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