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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,304.23, 23,889.03 and 13,863.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,304.23, 23,889.03 and 13,863.81 is: 19,139.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,304.23 : 23,889.03 = 13,863.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,304.23/23,889.03 = 13,863.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,304.23x = 23,889.03 × 13,863.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,304.23x = 331,192,876.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,192,876.22/17,304.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,139.41

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