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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,592.50, 24,277.74 and 13,120.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,592.50, 24,277.74 and 13,120.22 is: 18,105.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,592.50 : 24,277.74 = 13,120.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,592.50/24,277.74 = 13,120.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,592.50x = 24,277.74 × 13,120.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,592.50x = 318,529,289.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,529,289.90/17,592.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,105.97

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