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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,362.59, 23,971.05 and 13,376.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,362.59, 23,971.05 and 13,376.04 is: 18,467.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,362.59 : 23,971.05 = 13,376.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,362.59/23,971.05 = 13,376.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,362.59x = 23,971.05 × 13,376.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,362.59x = 320,637,723.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,637,723.64/17,362.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,467.16

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