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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,064.80, 25,616.40 and 13,186.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,064.80, 25,616.40 and 13,186.40 is: 19,794.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,064.80 : 25,616.40 = 13,186.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,064.80/25,616.40 = 13,186.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,064.80x = 25,616.40 × 13,186.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,064.80x = 337,788,096.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,788,096.96/17,064.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,794.44

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