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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,211.63, 23,752.40 and 13,439.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,211.63, 23,752.40 and 13,439.19 is: 18,546.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,211.63 : 23,752.40 = 13,439.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,211.63/23,752.40 = 13,439.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,211.63x = 23,752.40 × 13,439.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,211.63x = 319,212,949.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,212,949.36/17,211.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,546.35

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