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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,362.88, 23,949.60 and 13,376.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,362.88, 23,949.60 and 13,376.96 is: 18,451.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,362.88 : 23,949.60 = 13,376.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,362.88/23,949.60 = 13,376.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,362.88x = 23,949.60 × 13,376.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,362.88x = 320,372,841.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,372,841.22/17,362.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,451.60

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