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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,046.20, 23,554.26 and 13,279.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,046.20, 23,554.26 and 13,279.09 is: 18,348.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,046.20 : 23,554.26 = 13,279.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,046.20/23,554.26 = 13,279.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,046.20x = 23,554.26 × 13,279.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,046.20x = 312,779,079.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,779,079.54/17,046.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,348.91

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