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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,012.92, 23,447.33 and 13,836.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,012.92, 23,447.33 and 13,836.76 is: 19,069.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,012.92 : 23,447.33 = 13,836.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,012.92/23,447.33 = 13,836.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,012.92x = 23,447.33 × 13,836.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,012.92x = 324,435,077.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,435,077.85/17,012.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,069.92

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