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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,044.53, 23,443.35 and 13,679.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,044.53, 23,443.35 and 13,679.94 is: 18,815.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,044.53 : 23,443.35 = 13,679.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,044.53/23,443.35 = 13,679.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,044.53x = 23,443.35 × 13,679.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,044.53x = 320,703,621.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,703,621.40/17,044.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,815.63

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