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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,469.36, 24,117.51 and 13,373.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,469.36, 24,117.51 and 13,373.43 is: 18,462.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,469.36 : 24,117.51 = 13,373.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,469.36/24,117.51 = 13,373.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,469.36x = 24,117.51 × 13,373.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,469.36x = 322,533,831.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,533,831.76/17,469.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,462.83

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