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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,733.02, 24,473.29 and 13,248.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,733.02, 24,473.29 and 13,248.98 is: 18,284.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,733.02 : 24,473.29 = 13,248.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,733.02/24,473.29 = 13,248.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,733.02x = 24,473.29 × 13,248.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,733.02x = 324,246,157.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,246,157.80/17,733.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,284.89

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