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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,219.28, 23,717.34 and 13,232.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,219.28, 23,717.34 and 13,232.76 is: 18,226.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,219.28 : 23,717.34 = 13,232.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,219.28/23,717.34 = 13,232.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,219.28x = 23,717.34 × 13,232.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,219.28x = 313,845,868.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,845,868.06/17,219.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,226.42

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