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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,729.02, 24,489.42 and 13,244.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,729.02, 24,489.42 and 13,244.98 is: 18,295.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,729.02 : 24,489.42 = 13,244.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,729.02/24,489.42 = 13,244.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,729.02x = 24,489.42 × 13,244.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,729.02x = 324,361,878.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,361,878.11/17,729.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,295.53

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