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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,132.58, 23,623.38 and 13,937.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,132.58, 23,623.38 and 13,937.13 is: 19,217.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,132.58 : 23,623.38 = 13,937.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,132.58/23,623.38 = 13,937.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,132.58x = 23,623.38 × 13,937.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,132.58x = 329,242,118.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,242,118.10/17,132.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,217.31

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