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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,309.24, 23,895.92 and 13,868.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,309.24, 23,895.92 and 13,868.80 is: 19,146.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,309.24 : 23,895.92 = 13,868.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,309.24/23,895.92 = 13,868.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,309.24x = 23,895.92 × 13,868.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,309.24x = 331,407,735.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,407,735.30/17,309.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,146.29

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