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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,673.66, 24,411.33 and 13,217.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,673.66, 24,411.33 and 13,217.27 is: 18,256.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,673.66 : 24,411.33 = 13,217.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,673.66/24,411.33 = 13,217.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,673.66x = 24,411.33 × 13,217.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,673.66x = 322,651,017.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,651,017.61/17,673.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,256.04

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