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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,329.14, 23,920.69 and 13,493.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,329.14, 23,920.69 and 13,493.19 is: 18,625.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,329.14 : 23,920.69 = 13,493.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,329.14/23,920.69 = 13,493.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,329.14x = 23,920.69 × 13,493.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,329.14x = 322,766,228.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,766,228.03/17,329.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,625.64

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