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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,076.15, 23,554.92 and 13,293.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,076.15, 23,554.92 and 13,293.32 is: 18,336.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,076.15 : 23,554.92 = 13,293.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,076.15/23,554.92 = 13,293.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,076.15x = 23,554.92 × 13,293.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,076.15x = 313,122,971.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,122,971.36/17,076.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,336.86

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