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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.24, 25,462.26 and 13,119.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.24, 25,462.26 and 13,119.24 is: 19,641.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.24 : 25,462.26 = 13,119.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.24/25,462.26 = 13,119.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.24x = 25,462.26 × 13,119.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.24x = 334,045,499.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,045,499.88/17,007.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,641.37

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