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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,751.58, 24,498.90 and 13,267.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,751.58, 24,498.90 and 13,267.53 is: 18,310.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,751.58 : 24,498.90 = 13,267.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,751.58/24,498.90 = 13,267.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,751.58x = 24,498.90 × 13,267.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,751.58x = 325,039,890.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,039,890.72/17,751.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,310.48

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