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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,204.05, 23,753.01 and 13,218.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,204.05, 23,753.01 and 13,218.04 is: 18,249.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,204.05 : 23,753.01 = 13,218.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,204.05/23,753.01 = 13,218.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,204.05x = 23,753.01 × 13,218.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,204.05x = 313,968,236.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,968,236.30/17,204.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,249.67

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