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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,738.02, 24,481.18 and 13,482.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,738.02, 24,481.18 and 13,482.16 is: 18,607.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,738.02 : 24,481.18 = 13,482.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,738.02/24,481.18 = 13,482.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,738.02x = 24,481.18 × 13,482.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,738.02x = 330,059,185.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,059,185.75/17,738.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,607.44

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