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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,328.95, 23,885.74 and 13,545.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,328.95, 23,885.74 and 13,545.44 is: 18,670.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,328.95 : 23,885.74 = 13,545.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,328.95/23,885.74 = 13,545.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,328.95x = 23,885.74 × 13,545.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,328.95x = 323,542,704.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,542,704.73/17,328.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,670.65

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