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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,732.64, 24,472.77 and 13,248.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,732.64, 24,472.77 and 13,248.61 is: 18,284.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,732.64 : 24,472.77 = 13,248.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,732.64/24,472.77 = 13,248.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,732.64x = 24,472.77 × 13,248.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,732.64x = 324,230,074.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,230,074.49/17,732.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,284.37

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