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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,716.65, 24,450.72 and 13,232.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,716.65, 24,450.72 and 13,232.63 is: 18,262.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,716.65 : 24,450.72 = 13,232.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,716.65/24,450.72 = 13,232.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,716.65x = 24,450.72 × 13,232.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,716.65x = 323,547,208.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,547,208.74/17,716.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,262.32

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