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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.08, 24,357.94 and 13,180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.08, 24,357.94 and 13,180.72 is: 18,175.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.08 : 24,357.94 = 13,180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.08/24,357.94 = 13,180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.08x = 24,357.94 × 13,180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.08x = 321,055,186.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,055,186.92/17,664.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,175.60

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