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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,306.92, 23,894.50 and 13,320.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,306.92, 23,894.50 and 13,320.52 is: 18,390.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,306.92 : 23,894.50 = 13,320.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,306.92/23,894.50 = 13,320.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,306.92x = 23,894.50 × 13,320.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,306.92x = 318,287,165.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,287,165.14/17,306.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,390.75

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