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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,479.13, 24,130.98 and 13,383.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,479.13, 24,130.98 and 13,383.18 is: 18,476.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,479.13 : 24,130.98 = 13,383.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,479.13/24,130.98 = 13,383.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,479.13x = 24,130.98 × 13,383.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,479.13x = 322,949,248.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,949,248.92/17,479.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,476.28

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