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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,313.57, 23,904.05 and 13,327.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,313.57, 23,904.05 and 13,327.29 is: 18,400.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,313.57 : 23,904.05 = 13,327.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,313.57/23,904.05 = 13,327.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,313.57x = 23,904.05 × 13,327.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,313.57x = 318,576,139.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,576,139.89/17,313.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,400.37

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