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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,046.28, 25,535.22 and 13,542.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,046.28, 25,535.22 and 13,542.04 is: 20,285.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,046.28 : 25,535.22 = 13,542.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,046.28/25,535.22 = 13,542.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,046.28x = 25,535.22 × 13,542.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,046.28x = 345,798,970.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,798,970.65/17,046.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,285.89

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