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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,229.36, 23,761.08 and 13,496.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,229.36, 23,761.08 and 13,496.88 is: 18,613.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,229.36 : 23,761.08 = 13,496.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,229.36/23,761.08 = 13,496.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,229.36x = 23,761.08 × 13,496.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,229.36x = 320,700,445.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,700,445.43/17,229.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,613.60

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