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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,184.18, 23,724.72 and 13,197.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,184.18, 23,724.72 and 13,197.54 is: 18,220.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,184.18 : 23,724.72 = 13,197.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,184.18/23,724.72 = 13,197.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,184.18x = 23,724.72 × 13,197.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,184.18x = 313,107,941.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,107,941.19/17,184.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,220.71

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