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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,046.36, 17,893.28 and 12,510.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,046.36, 17,893.28 and 12,510.54 is: 17,158.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,046.36 : 17,893.28 = 12,510.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,046.36/17,893.28 = 12,510.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,046.36x = 17,893.28 × 12,510.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,046.36x = 223,854,626.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,854,626.45/13,046.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,158.40

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