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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,292.03, 23,874.78 and 13,251.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,292.03, 23,874.78 and 13,251.71 is: 18,296.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,292.03 : 23,874.78 = 13,251.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,292.03/23,874.78 = 13,251.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,292.03x = 23,874.78 × 13,251.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,292.03x = 316,381,541.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,381,541.50/17,292.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,296.38

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