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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,349.20, 23,926.76 and 13,991.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,349.20, 23,926.76 and 13,991.04 is: 19,295.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,349.20 : 23,926.76 = 13,991.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,349.20/23,926.76 = 13,991.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,349.20x = 23,926.76 × 13,991.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,349.20x = 334,760,256.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,760,256.23/17,349.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,295.43

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