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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,473.44, 24,124.50 and 13,432.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,473.44, 24,124.50 and 13,432.44 is: 18,545.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,473.44 : 24,124.50 = 13,432.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,473.44/24,124.50 = 13,432.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,473.44x = 24,124.50 × 13,432.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,473.44x = 324,050,898.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,050,898.78/17,473.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,545.34

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