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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,076.04, 23,546.98 and 13,485.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,076.04, 23,546.98 and 13,485.04 is: 18,595.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,076.04 : 23,546.98 = 13,485.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,076.04/23,546.98 = 13,485.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,076.04x = 23,546.98 × 13,485.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,076.04x = 317,531,967.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,531,967.18/17,076.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,595.18

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