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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,733.77, 24,474.32 and 13,249.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,733.77, 24,474.32 and 13,249.73 is: 18,285.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,733.77 : 24,474.32 = 13,249.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,733.77/24,474.32 = 13,249.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,733.77x = 24,474.32 × 13,249.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,733.77x = 324,278,226.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,278,226.24/17,733.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,285.92

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