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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,637.87, 24,349.71 and 13,625.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,637.87, 24,349.71 and 13,625.49 is: 18,810.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,637.87 : 24,349.71 = 13,625.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,637.87/24,349.71 = 13,625.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,637.87x = 24,349.71 × 13,625.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,637.87x = 331,776,730.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,776,730.11/17,637.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,810.48

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