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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,169.58, 23,705.40 and 13,183.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,169.58, 23,705.40 and 13,183.54 is: 18,202.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,169.58 : 23,705.40 = 13,183.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,169.58/23,705.40 = 13,183.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,169.58x = 23,705.40 × 13,183.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,169.58x = 312,521,089.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,521,089.12/17,169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,202.02

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