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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,050.32, 23,559.95 and 13,283.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,050.32, 23,559.95 and 13,283.21 is: 18,354.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,050.32 : 23,559.95 = 13,283.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,050.32/23,559.95 = 13,283.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,050.32x = 23,559.95 × 13,283.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,050.32x = 312,951,763.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,951,763.44/17,050.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,354.60

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