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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,573.28, 24,232.14 and 13,332.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,573.28, 24,232.14 and 13,332.12 is: 18,383.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,573.28 : 24,232.14 = 13,332.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,573.28/24,232.14 = 13,332.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,573.28x = 24,232.14 × 13,332.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,573.28x = 323,065,798.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,065,798.34/17,573.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,383.92

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