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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,024.24, 25,487.76 and 13,136.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,024.24, 25,487.76 and 13,136.24 is: 19,666.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,024.24 : 25,487.76 = 13,136.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,024.24/25,487.76 = 13,136.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,024.24x = 25,487.76 × 13,136.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,024.24x = 334,813,332.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,813,332.42/17,024.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,666.86

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