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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,610.99, 24,326.46 and 13,126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,610.99, 24,326.46 and 13,126.96 is: 18,132.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,610.99 : 24,326.46 = 13,126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,610.99/24,326.46 = 13,126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,610.99x = 24,326.46 × 13,126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,610.99x = 319,332,553.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,332,553.15/17,610.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,132.57

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