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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,257.36, 23,787.72 and 13,058.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,257.36, 23,787.72 and 13,058.32 is: 17,999.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,257.36 : 23,787.72 = 13,058.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,257.36/23,787.72 = 13,058.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,257.36x = 23,787.72 × 13,058.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,257.36x = 310,627,659.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,627,659.83/17,257.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,999.72

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