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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,176.68, 23,714.37 and 13,190.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,176.68, 23,714.37 and 13,190.04 is: 18,210.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,176.68 : 23,714.37 = 13,190.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,176.68/23,714.37 = 13,190.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,176.68x = 23,714.37 × 13,190.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,176.68x = 312,793,488.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,793,488.87/17,176.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,210.36

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