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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,671.03, 24,379.26 and 13,082.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,671.03, 24,379.26 and 13,082.74 is: 18,049.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,671.03 : 24,379.26 = 13,082.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,671.03/24,379.26 = 13,082.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,671.03x = 24,379.26 × 13,082.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,671.03x = 318,947,508.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,947,508.08/17,671.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,049.17

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