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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,338.37, 23,951.45 and 13,797.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,338.37, 23,951.45 and 13,797.05 is: 19,059.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,338.37 : 23,951.45 = 13,797.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,338.37/23,951.45 = 13,797.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,338.37x = 23,951.45 × 13,797.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,338.37x = 330,459,284.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,459,284.24/17,338.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,059.42

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