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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,652.95, 24,376.88 and 13,168.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,652.95, 24,376.88 and 13,168.91 is: 18,184.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652.95 : 24,376.88 = 13,168.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652.95/24,376.88 = 13,168.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652.95x = 24,376.88 × 13,168.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652.95x = 321,016,751.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,016,751.07/17,652.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,184.88

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