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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,159.08, 23,685.08 and 13,193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,159.08, 23,685.08 and 13,193.32 is: 18,211.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,159.08 : 23,685.08 = 13,193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,159.08/23,685.08 = 13,193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,159.08x = 23,685.08 × 13,193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,159.08x = 312,484,839.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,484,839.67/17,159.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,211.05

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