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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,035.99, 23,518.15 and 13,199.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,035.99, 23,518.15 and 13,199.02 is: 18,221.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,035.99 : 23,518.15 = 13,199.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,035.99/23,518.15 = 13,199.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,035.99x = 23,518.15 × 13,199.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,035.99x = 310,416,440.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,416,440.42/17,035.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,221.22

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