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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,191.11, 23,734.44 and 13,204.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,191.11, 23,734.44 and 13,204.29 is: 18,230.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,191.11 : 23,734.44 = 13,204.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,191.11/23,734.44 = 13,204.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,191.11x = 23,734.44 × 13,204.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,191.11x = 313,396,428.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,396,428.75/17,191.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,230.15

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