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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,048.84, 25,551.18 and 13,763.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,048.84, 25,551.18 and 13,763.24 is: 20,627.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,048.84 : 25,551.18 = 13,763.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,048.84/25,551.18 = 13,763.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,048.84x = 25,551.18 × 13,763.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,048.84x = 351,667,022.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,667,022.62/17,048.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,627.04

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