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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,746.54, 24,512.03 and 13,290.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,746.54, 24,512.03 and 13,290.19 is: 18,356.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,746.54 : 24,512.03 = 13,290.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,746.54/24,512.03 = 13,290.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,746.54x = 24,512.03 × 13,290.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,746.54x = 325,769,535.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,769,535.99/17,746.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,356.79

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