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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,329.55, 23,923.96 and 13,341.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,329.55, 23,923.96 and 13,341.92 is: 18,418.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,329.55 : 23,923.96 = 13,341.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,329.55/23,923.96 = 13,341.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,329.55x = 23,923.96 × 13,341.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,329.55x = 319,191,407.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,191,407.43/17,329.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,418.91

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