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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,204.58, 23,752.17 and 13,163.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,204.58, 23,752.17 and 13,163.97 is: 18,173.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,204.58 : 23,752.17 = 13,163.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,204.58/23,752.17 = 13,163.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,204.58x = 23,752.17 × 13,163.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,204.58x = 312,672,853.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,672,853.31/17,204.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,173.81

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