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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,718.20, 24,447.51 and 13,468.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,718.20, 24,447.51 and 13,468.13 is: 18,583.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,718.20 : 24,447.51 = 13,468.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,718.20/24,447.51 = 13,468.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,718.20x = 24,447.51 × 13,468.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,718.20x = 329,262,242.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,262,242.86/17,718.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,583.28

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