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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,734.39, 24,475.19 and 13,250.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,734.39, 24,475.19 and 13,250.36 is: 18,286.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,734.39 : 24,475.19 = 13,250.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,734.39/24,475.19 = 13,250.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,734.39x = 24,475.19 × 13,250.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,734.39x = 324,305,078.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,305,078.57/17,734.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,286.79

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