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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,766.68, 24,519.94 and 13,282.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,766.68, 24,519.94 and 13,282.74 is: 18,331.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,766.68 : 24,519.94 = 13,282.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,766.68/24,519.94 = 13,282.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,766.68x = 24,519.94 × 13,282.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,766.68x = 325,691,987.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,691,987.84/17,766.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,331.62

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