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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,036.84, 25,525.92 and 13,296.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,036.84, 25,525.92 and 13,296.08 is: 19,921.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,036.84 : 25,525.92 = 13,296.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,036.84/25,525.92 = 13,296.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,036.84x = 25,525.92 × 13,296.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,036.84x = 339,394,674.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,394,674.39/17,036.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,921.22

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