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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,244.96, 23,798.24 and 13,472.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,244.96, 23,798.24 and 13,472.48 is: 18,592.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,244.96 : 23,798.24 = 13,472.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,244.96/23,798.24 = 13,472.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,244.96x = 23,798.24 × 13,472.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,244.96x = 320,621,312.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,621,312.44/17,244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,592.17

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