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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,651.69, 24,375.15 and 13,167.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,651.69, 24,375.15 and 13,167.66 is: 18,183.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,651.69 : 24,375.15 = 13,167.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,651.69/24,375.15 = 13,167.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,651.69x = 24,375.15 × 13,167.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,651.69x = 320,963,610.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,963,610.42/17,651.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,183.17

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