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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,141.60, 25,712.40 and 13,253.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,141.60, 25,712.40 and 13,253.60 is: 19,880.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,141.60 : 25,712.40 = 13,253.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,141.60/25,712.40 = 13,253.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,141.60x = 25,712.40 × 13,253.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,141.60x = 340,781,864.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,781,864.64/17,141.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,880.40

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