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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,313.84, 23,901.57 and 13,058.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,313.84, 23,901.57 and 13,058.28 is: 18,026.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,313.84 : 23,901.57 = 13,058.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,313.84/23,901.57 = 13,058.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,313.84x = 23,901.57 × 13,058.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,313.84x = 312,113,393.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,113,393.50/17,313.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,026.82

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