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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,041.56, 23,511.96 and 13,445.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,041.56, 23,511.96 and 13,445.16 is: 18,550.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,041.56 : 23,511.96 = 13,445.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,041.56/23,511.96 = 13,445.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,041.56x = 23,511.96 × 13,445.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,041.56x = 316,122,064.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,122,064.11/17,041.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,550.07

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