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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,760.80, 24,512.73 and 13,505.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,760.80, 24,512.73 and 13,505.03 is: 18,639.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,760.80 : 24,512.73 = 13,505.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,760.80/24,512.73 = 13,505.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,760.80x = 24,512.73 × 13,505.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,760.80x = 331,045,072.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,045,072.75/17,760.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,639.08

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