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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,447.32, 24,051.90 and 13,248.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,447.32, 24,051.90 and 13,248.28 is: 18,263.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,447.32 : 24,051.90 = 13,248.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,447.32/24,051.90 = 13,248.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,447.32x = 24,051.90 × 13,248.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,447.32x = 318,646,305.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,646,305.73/17,447.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,263.34

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