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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,446.32, 24,050.52 and 13,247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,446.32, 24,050.52 and 13,247.28 is: 18,261.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,446.32 : 24,050.52 = 13,247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,446.32/24,050.52 = 13,247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,446.32x = 24,050.52 × 13,247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,446.32x = 318,603,972.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,603,972.59/17,446.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,261.96

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