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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,127.26, 25,632.57 and 13,248.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,127.26, 25,632.57 and 13,248.98 is: 19,828.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,127.26 : 25,632.57 = 13,248.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,127.26/25,632.57 = 13,248.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,127.26x = 25,632.57 × 13,248.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,127.26x = 339,605,407.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,605,407.28/17,127.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,828.36

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