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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,806.05, 24,546.11 and 13,082.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,806.05, 24,546.11 and 13,082.13 is: 18,034.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,806.05 : 24,546.11 = 13,082.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,806.05/24,546.11 = 13,082.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,806.05x = 24,546.11 × 13,082.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,806.05x = 321,115,336.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,115,336.60/17,806.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,034.06

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