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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,717.20, 24,446.13 and 13,467.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,717.20, 24,446.13 and 13,467.13 is: 18,581.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,717.20 : 24,446.13 = 13,467.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,717.20/24,446.13 = 13,467.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,717.20x = 24,446.13 × 13,467.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,717.20x = 329,219,210.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,219,210.71/17,717.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,581.90

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