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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,618.52, 24,285.96 and 13,352.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,618.52, 24,285.96 and 13,352.51 is: 18,405.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,618.52 : 24,285.96 = 13,352.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,618.52/24,285.96 = 13,352.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,618.52x = 24,285.96 × 13,352.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,618.52x = 324,278,402.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,278,402.33/17,618.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,405.54

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