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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,182.93, 23,723.87 and 13,196.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,182.93, 23,723.87 and 13,196.92 is: 18,220.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,182.93 : 23,723.87 = 13,196.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,182.93/23,723.87 = 13,196.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,182.93x = 23,723.87 × 13,196.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,182.93x = 313,082,014.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,082,014.48/17,182.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,220.53

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