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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,251.26, 23,809.59 and 13,531.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,251.26, 23,809.59 and 13,531.74 is: 18,676.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,251.26 : 23,809.59 = 13,531.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,251.26/23,809.59 = 13,531.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,251.26x = 23,809.59 × 13,531.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,251.26x = 322,185,181.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,185,181.39/17,251.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,676.04

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