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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,183.93, 23,725.24 and 13,197.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,183.93, 23,725.24 and 13,197.92 is: 18,221.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,183.93 : 23,725.24 = 13,197.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,183.93/23,725.24 = 13,197.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,183.93x = 23,725.24 × 13,197.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,183.93x = 313,123,667.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,123,667.88/17,183.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,221.89

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