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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,573.28, 24,239.76 and 13,093.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,573.28, 24,239.76 and 13,093.28 is: 18,060.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,573.28 : 24,239.76 = 13,093.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,573.28/24,239.76 = 13,093.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,573.28x = 24,239.76 × 13,093.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,573.28x = 317,377,964.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,377,964.81/17,573.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,060.26

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