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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,009.80, 25,533.90 and 13,131.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,009.80, 25,533.90 and 13,131.40 is: 19,711.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,009.80 : 25,533.90 = 13,131.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,009.80/25,533.90 = 13,131.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,009.80x = 25,533.90 × 13,131.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,009.80x = 335,295,854.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,295,854.46/17,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,711.92

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