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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,095.69, 23,601.93 and 13,030.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,095.69, 23,601.93 and 13,030.61 is: 17,989.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,095.69 : 23,601.93 = 13,030.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,095.69/23,601.93 = 13,030.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,095.69x = 23,601.93 × 13,030.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,095.69x = 307,547,451.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,547,451.50/17,095.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,989.76

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