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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,295.49, 23,868.95 and 13,039.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,295.49, 23,868.95 and 13,039.04 is: 17,994.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,295.49 : 23,868.95 = 13,039.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,295.49/23,868.95 = 13,039.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,295.49x = 23,868.95 × 13,039.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,295.49x = 311,228,188.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,228,188.29/17,295.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,994.76

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