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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,341.07, 23,955.15 and 13,799.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,341.07, 23,955.15 and 13,799.75 is: 19,063.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,341.07 : 23,955.15 = 13,799.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,341.07/23,955.15 = 13,799.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,341.07x = 23,955.15 × 13,799.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,341.07x = 330,574,961.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,574,961.44/17,341.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,063.13

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