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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,941.52, 24,770.68 and 13,217.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,941.52, 24,770.68 and 13,217.60 is: 18,248.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,941.52 : 24,770.68 = 13,217.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,941.52/24,770.68 = 13,217.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,941.52x = 24,770.68 × 13,217.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,941.52x = 327,408,939.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,408,939.97/17,941.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,248.67

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