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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,250.44, 23,814.36 and 13,184.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,250.44, 23,814.36 and 13,184.12 is: 18,200.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,250.44 : 23,814.36 = 13,184.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,250.44/23,814.36 = 13,184.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,250.44x = 23,814.36 × 13,184.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,250.44x = 313,971,379.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,971,379.96/17,250.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,200.78

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