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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,290.89, 23,862.56 and 13,034.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,290.89, 23,862.56 and 13,034.44 is: 17,988.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,290.89 : 23,862.56 = 13,034.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,290.89/23,862.56 = 13,034.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,290.89x = 23,862.56 × 13,034.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,290.89x = 311,035,106.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,035,106.57/17,290.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,988.38

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