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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,202.26, 23,752.77 and 13,834.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,202.26, 23,752.77 and 13,834.28 is: 19,102.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,202.26 : 23,752.77 = 13,834.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,202.26/23,752.77 = 13,834.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,202.26x = 23,752.77 × 13,834.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,202.26x = 328,602,470.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,602,470.96/17,202.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,102.28

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