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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,041.93, 23,512.48 and 13,445.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,041.93, 23,512.48 and 13,445.53 is: 18,550.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,041.93 : 23,512.48 = 13,445.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,041.93/23,512.48 = 13,445.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,041.93x = 23,512.48 × 13,445.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,041.93x = 316,137,662.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,137,662.82/17,041.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,550.58

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