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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,754.64, 24,511.35 and 13,508.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,754.64, 24,511.35 and 13,508.62 is: 18,649.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,754.64 : 24,511.35 = 13,508.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,754.64/24,511.35 = 13,508.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,754.64x = 24,511.35 × 13,508.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,754.64x = 331,114,512.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,114,512.84/17,754.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,649.46

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