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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,733.64, 24,474.15 and 13,249.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,733.64, 24,474.15 and 13,249.61 is: 18,285.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,733.64 : 24,474.15 = 13,249.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,733.64/24,474.15 = 13,249.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,733.64x = 24,474.15 × 13,249.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,733.64x = 324,272,942.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,272,942.58/17,733.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,285.75

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