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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,152.02, 23,692.50 and 13,222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,152.02, 23,692.50 and 13,222.44 is: 18,264.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,152.02 : 23,692.50 = 13,222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,152.02/23,692.50 = 13,222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,152.02x = 23,692.50 × 13,222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,152.02x = 313,272,659.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,272,659.70/17,152.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,264.48

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