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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,003.68, 25,472.52 and 13,500.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,003.68, 25,472.52 and 13,500.16 is: 20,224.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,003.68 : 25,472.52 = 13,500.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,003.68/25,472.52 = 13,500.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,003.68x = 25,472.52 × 13,500.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,003.68x = 343,883,095.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,883,095.60/17,003.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,224.04

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