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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,052.88, 25,480.48 and 13,346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,052.88, 25,480.48 and 13,346.32 is: 19,942.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,052.88 : 25,480.48 = 13,346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,052.88/25,480.48 = 13,346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,052.88x = 25,480.48 × 13,346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,052.88x = 340,070,639.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,070,639.83/17,052.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,942.12

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