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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,046.19, 25,535.26 and 13,542.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,046.19, 25,535.26 and 13,542.13 is: 20,286.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,046.19 : 25,535.26 = 13,542.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,046.19/25,535.26 = 13,542.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,046.19x = 25,535.26 × 13,542.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,046.19x = 345,801,810.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,801,810.50/17,046.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,286.16

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