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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,095.54, 23,566 and 13,312.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,095.54, 23,566 and 13,312.03 is: 18,350.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,095.54 : 23,566 = 13,312.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,095.54/23,566 = 13,312.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,095.54x = 23,566 × 13,312.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,095.54x = 313,711,298.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,711,298.98/17,095.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,350.48

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