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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,126.48, 23,635.32 and 13,394

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,126.48, 23,635.32 and 13,394 is: 18,484.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,126.48 : 23,635.32 = 13,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,126.48/23,635.32 = 13,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,126.48x = 23,635.32 × 13,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,126.48x = 316,571,476.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,571,476.08/17,126.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,484.33

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