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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,057.76, 23,524.29 and 13,425.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,057.76, 23,524.29 and 13,425.36 is: 18,514.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,057.76 : 23,524.29 = 13,425.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,057.76/23,524.29 = 13,425.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,057.76x = 23,524.29 × 13,425.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,057.76x = 315,822,061.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,822,061.99/17,057.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,514.86

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