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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,017.47, 25,481.21 and 13,327.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,017.47, 25,481.21 and 13,327.11 is: 19,955.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,017.47 : 25,481.21 = 13,327.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,017.47/25,481.21 = 13,327.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,017.47x = 25,481.21 × 13,327.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,017.47x = 339,590,821.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,590,821.97/17,017.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,955.42

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