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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,733.08, 24,471.78 and 13,759.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,733.08, 24,471.78 and 13,759.58 is: 18,988.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,733.08 : 24,471.78 = 13,759.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,733.08/24,471.78 = 13,759.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,733.08x = 24,471.78 × 13,759.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,733.08x = 336,721,414.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,721,414.65/17,733.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,988.32

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