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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,228.30, 23,786.06 and 13,444.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,228.30, 23,786.06 and 13,444.79 is: 18,562.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,228.30 : 23,786.06 = 13,444.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,228.30/23,786.06 = 13,444.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,228.30x = 23,786.06 × 13,444.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,228.30x = 319,798,395.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,798,395.47/17,228.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,562.39

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