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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,048.88, 25,474.50 and 13,342.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,048.88, 25,474.50 and 13,342.32 is: 19,936.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,048.88 : 25,474.50 = 13,342.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,048.88/25,474.50 = 13,342.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,048.88x = 25,474.50 × 13,342.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,048.88x = 339,888,930.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,888,930.84/17,048.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,936.14

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