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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,294.67, 23,869.77 and 13,562.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,294.67, 23,869.77 and 13,562.19 is: 18,718.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,294.67 : 23,869.77 = 13,562.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,294.67/23,869.77 = 13,562.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,294.67x = 23,869.77 × 13,562.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,294.67x = 323,726,356.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,726,356.00/17,294.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,718.27

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