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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,755.68, 24,469.92 and 13,271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,755.68, 24,469.92 and 13,271.52 is: 18,290.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,755.68 : 24,469.92 = 13,271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,755.68/24,469.92 = 13,271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,755.68x = 24,469.92 × 13,271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,755.68x = 324,753,032.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,753,032.68/17,755.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,290.09

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