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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,596.08, 24,255.36 and 13,113

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,596.08, 24,255.36 and 13,113 is: 18,075.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,596.08 : 24,255.36 = 13,113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,596.08/24,255.36 = 13,113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,596.08x = 24,255.36 × 13,113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,596.08x = 318,060,535.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,060,535.68/17,596.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,075.65

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