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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,183.43, 23,724.55 and 13,197.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,183.43, 23,724.55 and 13,197.42 is: 18,221.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,183.43 : 23,724.55 = 13,197.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,183.43/23,724.55 = 13,197.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,183.43x = 23,724.55 × 13,197.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,183.43x = 313,102,732.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,102,732.04/17,183.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,221.21

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