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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,137.68, 23,663.40 and 13,152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,137.68, 23,663.40 and 13,152.48 is: 18,160.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,137.68 : 23,663.40 = 13,152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,137.68/23,663.40 = 13,152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,137.68x = 23,663.40 × 13,152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,137.68x = 311,232,395.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,232,395.23/17,137.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,160.71

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