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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,195.59, 23,739.74 and 13,154.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,195.59, 23,739.74 and 13,154.97 is: 18,161.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,195.59 : 23,739.74 = 13,154.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,195.59/23,739.74 = 13,154.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,195.59x = 23,739.74 × 13,154.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,195.59x = 312,295,567.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,295,567.51/17,195.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,161.38

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