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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,012.42, 23,446.64 and 13,836.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,012.42, 23,446.64 and 13,836.25 is: 19,069.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,012.42 : 23,446.64 = 13,836.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,012.42/23,446.64 = 13,836.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,012.42x = 23,446.64 × 13,836.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,012.42x = 324,413,572.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,413,572.70/17,012.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,069.22

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