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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,154.60, 25,731.90 and 13,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,154.60, 25,731.90 and 13,266.60 is: 19,899.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,154.60 : 25,731.90 = 13,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,154.60/25,731.90 = 13,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,154.60x = 25,731.90 × 13,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,154.60x = 341,374,824.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,374,824.54/17,154.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,899.90

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