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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,013.20, 25,519.80 and 13,125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,013.20, 25,519.80 and 13,125.20 is: 19,687.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,013.20 : 25,519.80 = 13,125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,013.20/25,519.80 = 13,125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,013.20x = 25,519.80 × 13,125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,013.20x = 334,952,478.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,952,478.96/17,013.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,687.80

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