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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,332.86, 23,913.76 and 13,687.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,332.86, 23,913.76 and 13,687.33 is: 18,884.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,332.86 : 23,913.76 = 13,687.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,332.86/23,913.76 = 13,687.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,332.86x = 23,913.76 × 13,687.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,332.86x = 327,315,456.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,315,456.22/17,332.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,884.10

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