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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,268.99, 23,727.93 and 13,726.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,268.99, 23,727.93 and 13,726.05 is: 18,859.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,268.99 : 23,727.93 = 13,726.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,268.99/23,727.93 = 13,726.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,268.99x = 23,727.93 × 13,726.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,268.99x = 325,690,753.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,690,753.58/17,268.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,859.86

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