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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,017.08, 25,491.60 and 13,300.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,017.08, 25,491.60 and 13,300.80 is: 19,924.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,017.08 : 25,491.60 = 13,300.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,017.08/25,491.60 = 13,300.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,017.08x = 25,491.60 × 13,300.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,017.08x = 339,058,673.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,058,673.28/17,017.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,924.61

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