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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,312.76, 23,899.14 and 13,475.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,312.76, 23,899.14 and 13,475.70 is: 18,602.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,312.76 : 23,899.14 = 13,475.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,312.76/23,899.14 = 13,475.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,312.76x = 23,899.14 × 13,475.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,312.76x = 322,057,640.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,057,640.90/17,312.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,602.33

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