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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,283.64, 23,862.90 and 13,297.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,283.64, 23,862.90 and 13,297.72 is: 18,359.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,283.64 : 23,862.90 = 13,297.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,283.64/23,862.90 = 13,297.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,283.64x = 23,862.90 × 13,297.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,283.64x = 317,322,162.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,322,162.59/17,283.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,359.68

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