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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.96, 23,845.80 and 13,534.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.96, 23,845.80 and 13,534.48 is: 18,691.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.96 : 23,845.80 = 13,534.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.96/23,845.80 = 13,534.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.96x = 23,845.80 × 13,534.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.96x = 322,740,503.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,740,503.18/17,266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,691.22

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