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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,148.20, 25,722.30 and 13,255.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,148.20, 25,722.30 and 13,255.40 is: 19,883.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,148.20 : 25,722.30 = 13,255.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,148.20/25,722.30 = 13,255.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,148.20x = 25,722.30 × 13,255.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,148.20x = 340,959,375.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,959,375.42/17,148.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,883.10

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