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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,039.19, 25,524.63 and 13,535.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,039.19, 25,524.63 and 13,535.13 is: 20,275.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,039.19 : 25,524.63 = 13,535.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,039.19/25,524.63 = 13,535.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,039.19x = 25,524.63 × 13,535.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,039.19x = 345,479,185.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,479,185.25/17,039.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,275.56

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