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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,383.84, 23,961.69 and 13,600.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,383.84, 23,961.69 and 13,600.94 is: 18,747.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,383.84 : 23,961.69 = 13,600.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,383.84/23,961.69 = 13,600.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,383.84x = 23,961.69 × 13,600.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,383.84x = 325,901,388.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,901,388.18/17,383.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,747.38

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