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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,667.30, 24,402.51 and 13,210.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,667.30, 24,402.51 and 13,210.88 is: 18,247.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,667.30 : 24,402.51 = 13,210.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,667.30/24,402.51 = 13,210.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,667.30x = 24,402.51 × 13,210.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,667.30x = 322,378,509.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,378,509.30/17,667.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,247.19

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