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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,585.50, 24,268.08 and 13,113.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,585.50, 24,268.08 and 13,113.22 is: 18,096.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,585.50 : 24,268.08 = 13,113.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,585.50/24,268.08 = 13,113.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,585.50x = 24,268.08 × 13,113.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,585.50x = 318,232,672.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,232,672.02/17,585.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,096.31

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