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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,178.93, 23,717.48 and 13,192.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,178.93, 23,717.48 and 13,192.29 is: 18,213.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,178.93 : 23,717.48 = 13,192.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,178.93/23,717.48 = 13,192.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,178.93x = 23,717.48 × 13,192.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,178.93x = 312,887,808.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,887,808.27/17,178.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,213.46

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