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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,741.05, 24,484.55 and 13,257.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,741.05, 24,484.55 and 13,257.09 is: 18,296.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,741.05 : 24,484.55 = 13,257.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,741.05/24,484.55 = 13,257.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,741.05x = 24,484.55 × 13,257.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,741.05x = 324,593,816.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,593,816.67/17,741.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,296.20

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