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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,033.28, 23,489.88 and 13,504.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,033.28, 23,489.88 and 13,504.92 is: 18,624.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,033.28 : 23,489.88 = 13,504.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,033.28/23,489.88 = 13,504.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,033.28x = 23,489.88 × 13,504.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,033.28x = 317,228,950.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,228,950.21/17,033.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,624.07

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