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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,312.76, 23,907.35 and 13,056.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,312.76, 23,907.35 and 13,056.53 is: 18,029.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,312.76 : 23,907.35 = 13,056.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,312.76/23,907.35 = 13,056.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,312.76x = 23,907.35 × 13,056.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,312.76x = 312,146,967.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,146,967.21/17,312.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,029.88

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