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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,293.17, 23,867.69 and 13,560.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,293.17, 23,867.69 and 13,560.69 is: 18,716.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,293.17 : 23,867.69 = 13,560.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,293.17/23,867.69 = 13,560.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,293.17x = 23,867.69 × 13,560.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,293.17x = 323,662,277.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,662,277.30/17,293.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,716.19

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