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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,324.06, 23,876.79 and 13,798.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,324.06, 23,876.79 and 13,798.94 is: 19,018.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,324.06 : 23,876.79 = 13,798.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,324.06/23,876.79 = 13,798.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,324.06x = 23,876.79 × 13,798.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,324.06x = 329,474,392.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,474,392.60/17,324.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,018.31

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