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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,213.08, 23,761.92 and 13,232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,213.08, 23,761.92 and 13,232.80 is: 18,267.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,213.08 : 23,761.92 = 13,232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,213.08/23,761.92 = 13,232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,213.08x = 23,761.92 × 13,232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,213.08x = 314,436,734.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,436,734.98/17,213.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,267.31

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