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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,284.34, 23,816.40 and 13,501.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,284.34, 23,816.40 and 13,501.64 is: 18,604.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,284.34 : 23,816.40 = 13,501.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,284.34/23,816.40 = 13,501.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,284.34x = 23,816.40 × 13,501.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,284.34x = 321,560,458.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,560,458.90/17,284.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,604.15

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