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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,574.28, 24,233.52 and 13,333.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,574.28, 24,233.52 and 13,333.12 is: 18,385.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,574.28 : 24,233.52 = 13,333.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,574.28/24,233.52 = 13,333.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,574.28x = 24,233.52 × 13,333.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,574.28x = 323,108,430.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,108,430.18/17,574.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,385.30

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