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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,144.77, 25,716.97 and 13,010.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,144.77, 25,716.97 and 13,010.17 is: 19,515.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,144.77 : 25,716.97 = 13,010.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,144.77/25,716.97 = 13,010.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,144.77x = 25,716.97 × 13,010.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,144.77x = 334,582,199.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,582,199.99/17,144.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,515.12

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