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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,467.42, 24,051.66 and 13,166.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,467.42, 24,051.66 and 13,166.76 is: 18,129.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,467.42 : 24,051.66 = 13,166.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,467.42/24,051.66 = 13,166.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,467.42x = 24,051.66 × 13,166.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,467.42x = 316,682,434.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,682,434.82/17,467.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,129.89

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