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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,319.92, 23,901.36 and 13,546.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,319.92, 23,901.36 and 13,546.94 is: 18,694.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,319.92 : 23,901.36 = 13,546.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,319.92/23,901.36 = 13,546.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,319.92x = 23,901.36 × 13,546.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,319.92x = 323,790,289.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,790,289.84/17,319.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,694.68

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