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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,675.08, 24,373.10 and 13,191.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,675.08, 24,373.10 and 13,191.64 is: 18,190.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,675.08 : 24,373.10 = 13,191.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,675.08/24,373.10 = 13,191.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,675.08x = 24,373.10 × 13,191.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,675.08x = 321,521,160.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,521,160.88/17,675.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,190.65

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