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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,671.53, 24,379.95 and 13,083.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,671.53, 24,379.95 and 13,083.24 is: 18,049.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,671.53 : 24,379.95 = 13,083.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,671.53/24,379.95 = 13,083.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,671.53x = 24,379.95 × 13,083.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,671.53x = 318,968,708.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,968,708.80/17,671.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,049.86

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