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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,587.08, 24,242.94 and 13,104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,587.08, 24,242.94 and 13,104 is: 18,063.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,587.08 : 24,242.94 = 13,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,587.08/24,242.94 = 13,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,587.08x = 24,242.94 × 13,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,587.08x = 317,679,485.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,679,485.76/17,587.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,063.23

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