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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,126.76, 25,631.82 and 13,248.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,126.76, 25,631.82 and 13,248.48 is: 19,827.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,126.76 : 25,631.82 = 13,248.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,126.76/25,631.82 = 13,248.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,126.76x = 25,631.82 × 13,248.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,126.76x = 339,582,654.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,582,654.63/17,126.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,827.61

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