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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,041.19, 25,527.75 and 13,537.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,041.19, 25,527.75 and 13,537.13 is: 20,278.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,041.19 : 25,527.75 = 13,537.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,041.19/25,527.75 = 13,537.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,041.19x = 25,527.75 × 13,537.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,041.19x = 345,572,470.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,572,470.36/17,041.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,278.66

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