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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,376.81, 23,983.74 and 13,592.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,376.81, 23,983.74 and 13,592.49 is: 18,760.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,376.81 : 23,983.74 = 13,592.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,376.81/23,983.74 = 13,592.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,376.81x = 23,983.74 × 13,592.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,376.81x = 325,998,746.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,998,746.11/17,376.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,760.56

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