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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,752.53, 24,507.45 and 13,504.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,752.53, 24,507.45 and 13,504.08 is: 18,642.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,752.53 : 24,507.45 = 13,504.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,752.53/24,507.45 = 13,504.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,752.53x = 24,507.45 × 13,504.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,752.53x = 330,950,565.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,950,565.40/17,752.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,642.45

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