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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,773.36, 24,498.48 and 13,510.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,773.36, 24,498.48 and 13,510.24 is: 18,622.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,773.36 : 24,498.48 = 13,510.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,773.36/24,498.48 = 13,510.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,773.36x = 24,498.48 × 13,510.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,773.36x = 330,980,344.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,980,344.44/17,773.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,622.27

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