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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,223.60, 25,819.20 and 13,473.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,223.60, 25,819.20 and 13,473.30 is: 20,197.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,223.60 : 25,819.20 = 13,473.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,223.60/25,819.20 = 13,473.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,223.60x = 25,819.20 × 13,473.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,223.60x = 347,869,827.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,869,827.36/17,223.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,197.28

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