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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,578.12, 24,258.72 and 13,113.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,578.12, 24,258.72 and 13,113.96 is: 18,097.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,578.12 : 24,258.72 = 13,113.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,578.12/24,258.72 = 13,113.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,578.12x = 24,258.72 × 13,113.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,578.12x = 318,127,883.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,127,883.73/17,578.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,097.95

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