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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,184.52, 23,718.54 and 13,849.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,184.52, 23,718.54 and 13,849.48 is: 19,115.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,184.52 : 23,718.54 = 13,849.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,184.52/23,718.54 = 13,849.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,184.52x = 23,718.54 × 13,849.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,184.52x = 328,489,445.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,489,445.36/17,184.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,115.43

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