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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,011.62, 25,488.27 and 13,512.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,011.62, 25,488.27 and 13,512.42 is: 20,245.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,011.62 : 25,488.27 = 13,512.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,011.62/25,488.27 = 13,512.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,011.62x = 25,488.27 × 13,512.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,011.62x = 344,408,209.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,408,209.31/17,011.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,245.47

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