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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,195.58, 23,741.28 and 13,209.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,195.58, 23,741.28 and 13,209.54 is: 18,237.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,195.58 : 23,741.28 = 13,209.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,195.58/23,741.28 = 13,209.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,195.58x = 23,741.28 × 13,209.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,195.58x = 313,611,387.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,611,387.81/17,195.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,237.91

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