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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,330.51, 23,922.59 and 13,494.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,330.51, 23,922.59 and 13,494.56 is: 18,627.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,330.51 : 23,922.59 = 13,494.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,330.51/23,922.59 = 13,494.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,330.51x = 23,922.59 × 13,494.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,330.51x = 322,824,826.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,824,826.11/17,330.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,627.54

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