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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,649.46, 24,377.97 and 13,193.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,649.46, 24,377.97 and 13,193.11 is: 18,222.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,649.46 : 24,377.97 = 13,193.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,649.46/24,377.97 = 13,193.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,649.46x = 24,377.97 × 13,193.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,649.46x = 321,621,239.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,621,239.79/17,649.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,222.72

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