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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,184.18, 23,725.59 and 13,198.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,184.18, 23,725.59 and 13,198.17 is: 18,222.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,184.18 : 23,725.59 = 13,198.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,184.18/23,725.59 = 13,198.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,184.18x = 23,725.59 × 13,198.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,184.18x = 313,134,370.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,134,370.17/17,184.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,222.25

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