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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,036.80, 25,574.40 and 13,158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,036.80, 25,574.40 and 13,158.40 is: 19,752.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,036.80 : 25,574.40 = 13,158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,036.80/25,574.40 = 13,158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,036.80x = 25,574.40 × 13,158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,036.80x = 336,518,184.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,518,184.96/17,036.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,752.43

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