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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,049.56, 25,578.60 and 13,552.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,049.56, 25,578.60 and 13,552.76 is: 20,332.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,049.56 : 25,578.60 = 13,552.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,049.56/25,578.60 = 13,552.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,049.56x = 25,578.60 × 13,552.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,049.56x = 346,660,626.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,660,626.94/17,049.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,332.53

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