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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,715.87, 24,427.62 and 13,232.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,715.87, 24,427.62 and 13,232.07 is: 18,245.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,715.87 : 24,427.62 = 13,232.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,715.87/24,427.62 = 13,232.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,715.87x = 24,427.62 × 13,232.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,715.87x = 323,227,977.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,227,977.77/17,715.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,245.11

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