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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,329.51, 23,921.21 and 13,493.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,329.51, 23,921.21 and 13,493.56 is: 18,626.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,329.51 : 23,921.21 = 13,493.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,329.51/23,921.21 = 13,493.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,329.51x = 23,921.21 × 13,493.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,329.51x = 322,782,282.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,782,282.41/17,329.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,626.16

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