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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,162.30, 25,752.27 and 13,000.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,162.30, 25,752.27 and 13,000.92 is: 19,508.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,162.30 : 25,752.27 = 13,000.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,162.30/25,752.27 = 13,000.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,162.30x = 25,752.27 × 13,000.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,162.30x = 334,803,202.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,803,202.09/17,162.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,508.07

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