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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,277.46, 23,854.52 and 13,045.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,277.46, 23,854.52 and 13,045.62 is: 18,011.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,277.46 : 23,854.52 = 13,045.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,277.46/23,854.52 = 13,045.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,277.46x = 23,854.52 × 13,045.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,277.46x = 311,197,003.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,197,003.20/17,277.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,011.73

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