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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,057.52, 25,548.21 and 13,079.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,057.52, 25,548.21 and 13,079.49 is: 19,590.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,057.52 : 25,548.21 = 13,079.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,057.52/25,548.21 = 13,079.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,057.52x = 25,548.21 × 13,079.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,057.52x = 334,157,557.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,157,557.21/17,057.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,590.04

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