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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,329.59, 23,925.51 and 13,343.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,329.59, 23,925.51 and 13,343.04 is: 18,421.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,329.59 : 23,925.51 = 13,343.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,329.59/23,925.51 = 13,343.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,329.59x = 23,925.51 × 13,343.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,329.59x = 319,239,036.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,239,036.95/17,329.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,421.62

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