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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,733.27, 24,473.63 and 13,249.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,733.27, 24,473.63 and 13,249.23 is: 18,285.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,733.27 : 24,473.63 = 13,249.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,733.27/24,473.63 = 13,249.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,733.27x = 24,473.63 × 13,249.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,733.27x = 324,256,847.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,256,847.11/17,733.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,285.23

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