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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,097.98, 23,617.44 and 13,167.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,097.98, 23,617.44 and 13,167.45 is: 18,188.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,097.98 : 23,617.44 = 13,167.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,097.98/23,617.44 = 13,167.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,097.98x = 23,617.44 × 13,167.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,097.98x = 310,981,460.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,981,460.33/17,097.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,188.20

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