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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,250.48, 23,783.22 and 13,007.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,250.48, 23,783.22 and 13,007.70 is: 17,933.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,250.48 : 23,783.22 = 13,007.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,250.48/23,783.22 = 13,007.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,250.48x = 23,783.22 × 13,007.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,250.48x = 309,364,990.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,364,990.79/17,250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,933.70

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