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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,106.80, 25,679.40 and 13,228.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,106.80, 25,679.40 and 13,228.40 is: 19,857.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,106.80 : 25,679.40 = 13,228.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,106.80/25,679.40 = 13,228.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,106.80x = 25,679.40 × 13,228.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,106.80x = 339,697,374.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,697,374.96/17,106.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,857.45

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