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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,050.82, 23,560.64 and 13,283.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,050.82, 23,560.64 and 13,283.71 is: 18,355.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,050.82 : 23,560.64 = 13,283.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,050.82/23,560.64 = 13,283.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,050.82x = 23,560.64 × 13,283.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,050.82x = 312,972,709.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,972,709.17/17,050.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,355.29

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