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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,595, 24,281.19 and 13,122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,595, 24,281.19 and 13,122.72 is: 18,109.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,595 : 24,281.19 = 13,122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,595/24,281.19 = 13,122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,595x = 24,281.19 × 13,122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,595x = 318,635,257.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,635,257.64/17,595
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,109.42

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