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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,022.80, 25,501.88 and 13,301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,022.80, 25,501.88 and 13,301.68 is: 19,927.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,022.80 : 25,501.88 = 13,301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,022.80/25,501.88 = 13,301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,022.80x = 25,501.88 × 13,301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,022.80x = 339,217,847.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,217,847.16/17,022.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,927.27

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