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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,589.50, 24,273.60 and 13,117.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,589.50, 24,273.60 and 13,117.22 is: 18,101.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,589.50 : 24,273.60 = 13,117.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,589.50/24,273.60 = 13,117.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,589.50x = 24,273.60 × 13,117.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,589.50x = 318,402,151.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,402,151.39/17,589.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,101.83

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