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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,745.73, 24,490.82 and 13,261.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,745.73, 24,490.82 and 13,261.70 is: 18,302.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,745.73 : 24,490.82 = 13,261.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,745.73/24,490.82 = 13,261.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,745.73x = 24,490.82 × 13,261.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,745.73x = 324,790,001.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,790,001.98/17,745.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,302.43

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