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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,328.51, 23,919.83 and 13,492.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,328.51, 23,919.83 and 13,492.56 is: 18,624.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,328.51 : 23,919.83 = 13,492.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,328.51/23,919.83 = 13,492.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,328.51x = 23,919.83 × 13,492.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,328.51x = 322,739,763.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,739,763.70/17,328.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,624.78

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