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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,246.80, 23,785.68 and 13,464.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,246.80, 23,785.68 and 13,464.10 is: 18,568.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,246.80 : 23,785.68 = 13,464.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,246.80/23,785.68 = 13,464.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,246.80x = 23,785.68 × 13,464.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,246.80x = 320,252,774.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,252,774.09/17,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,568.82

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