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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,264.93, 23,830.94 and 13,281.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,264.93, 23,830.94 and 13,281.35 is: 18,332.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,264.93 : 23,830.94 = 13,281.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,264.93/23,830.94 = 13,281.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,264.93x = 23,830.94 × 13,281.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,264.93x = 316,506,969.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,506,969.02/17,264.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,332.37

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