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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,322.56, 23,874.72 and 13,797.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,322.56, 23,874.72 and 13,797.44 is: 19,016.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,322.56 : 23,874.72 = 13,797.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,322.56/23,874.72 = 13,797.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,322.56x = 23,874.72 × 13,797.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,322.56x = 329,410,016.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,410,016.72/17,322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,016.24

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