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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,254.80, 23,823.44 and 13,214.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,254.80, 23,823.44 and 13,214.50 is: 18,245.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254.80 : 23,823.44 = 13,214.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254.80/23,823.44 = 13,214.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254.80x = 23,823.44 × 13,214.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254.80x = 314,814,847.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,814,847.88/17,254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,245.06

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