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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,764.04, 24,499.54 and 13,298.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,764.04, 24,499.54 and 13,298.36 is: 18,340.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,764.04 : 24,499.54 = 13,298.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,764.04/24,499.54 = 13,298.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,764.04x = 24,499.54 × 13,298.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,764.04x = 325,803,702.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,803,702.75/17,764.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,340.63

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