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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,326.17, 23,909.99 and 13,553.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,326.17, 23,909.99 and 13,553.19 is: 18,703.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,326.17 : 23,909.99 = 13,553.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,326.17/23,909.99 = 13,553.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,326.17x = 23,909.99 × 13,553.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,326.17x = 324,056,569.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,056,569.60/17,326.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,703.30

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