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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,183.61, 23,724.09 and 13,196.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,183.61, 23,724.09 and 13,196.79 is: 18,219.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,183.61 : 23,724.09 = 13,196.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,183.61/23,724.09 = 13,196.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,183.61x = 23,724.09 × 13,196.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,183.61x = 313,081,833.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,081,833.67/17,183.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,219.79

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