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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,749.04, 24,515.48 and 13,292.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,749.04, 24,515.48 and 13,292.70 is: 18,360.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,749.04 : 24,515.48 = 13,292.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,749.04/24,515.48 = 13,292.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,749.04x = 24,515.48 × 13,292.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,749.04x = 325,876,921.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,876,921.00/17,749.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,360.26

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