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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,214.08, 23,763.30 and 13,233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,214.08, 23,763.30 and 13,233.80 is: 18,268.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,214.08 : 23,763.30 = 13,233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,214.08/23,763.30 = 13,233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,214.08x = 23,763.30 × 13,233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,214.08x = 314,478,759.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,478,759.54/17,214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,268.69

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