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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,048.94, 25,539.39 and 13,544.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,048.94, 25,539.39 and 13,544.88 is: 20,290.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,048.94 : 25,539.39 = 13,544.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,048.94/25,539.39 = 13,544.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,048.94x = 25,539.39 × 13,544.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,048.94x = 345,927,972.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,927,972.82/17,048.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,290.29

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