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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,229.42, 23,745.27 and 13,450.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,229.42, 23,745.27 and 13,450.62 is: 18,537.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,229.42 : 23,745.27 = 13,450.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,229.42/23,745.27 = 13,450.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,229.42x = 23,745.27 × 13,450.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,229.42x = 319,388,603.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,388,603.57/17,229.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,537.40

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