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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,322.30, 23,913.95 and 13,334.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,322.30, 23,913.95 and 13,334.67 is: 18,408.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,322.30 : 23,913.95 = 13,334.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,322.30/23,913.95 = 13,334.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,322.30x = 23,913.95 × 13,334.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,322.30x = 318,884,545.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,884,545.41/17,322.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,408.91

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