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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,748.54, 24,514.79 and 13,292.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,748.54, 24,514.79 and 13,292.19 is: 18,359.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,748.54 : 24,514.79 = 13,292.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,748.54/24,514.79 = 13,292.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,748.54x = 24,514.79 × 13,292.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,748.54x = 325,855,180.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,855,180.03/17,748.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,359.55

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