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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,059.63, 25,551.36 and 13,081.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,059.63, 25,551.36 and 13,081.58 is: 19,593.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,059.63 : 25,551.36 = 13,081.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,059.63/25,551.36 = 13,081.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,059.63x = 25,551.36 × 13,081.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,059.63x = 334,252,153.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,252,153.45/17,059.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,593.17

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