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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,845.92, 23,255.70 and 13,060.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,845.92, 23,255.70 and 13,060.52 is: 18,029.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,845.92 : 23,255.70 = 13,060.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,845.92/23,255.70 = 13,060.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,845.92x = 23,255.70 × 13,060.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,845.92x = 303,731,534.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,731,534.96/16,845.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,029.98

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