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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,049.88, 25,475.99 and 13,343.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,049.88, 25,475.99 and 13,343.32 is: 19,937.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,049.88 : 25,475.99 = 13,343.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,049.88/25,475.99 = 13,343.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,049.88x = 25,475.99 × 13,343.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,049.88x = 339,934,286.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,934,286.89/17,049.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,937.64

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