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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,216.98, 23,760.21 and 13,484.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,216.98, 23,760.21 and 13,484.50 is: 18,609.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,216.98 : 23,760.21 = 13,484.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,216.98/23,760.21 = 13,484.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,216.98x = 23,760.21 × 13,484.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,216.98x = 320,394,551.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,394,551.75/17,216.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,609.22

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