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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,029.44, 25,470.72 and 13,124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,029.44, 25,470.72 and 13,124.16 is: 19,629.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,029.44 : 25,470.72 = 13,124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,029.44/25,470.72 = 13,124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,029.44x = 25,470.72 × 13,124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,029.44x = 334,281,804.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,281,804.60/17,029.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,629.64

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