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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,733.51, 24,474.96 and 13,477.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,733.51, 24,474.96 and 13,477.65 is: 18,601.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,733.51 : 24,474.96 = 13,477.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,733.51/24,474.96 = 13,477.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,733.51x = 24,474.96 × 13,477.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,733.51x = 329,864,944.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,864,944.64/17,733.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,601.22

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