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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,164.60, 25,746.90 and 13,276.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,164.60, 25,746.90 and 13,276.60 is: 19,914.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,164.60 : 25,746.90 = 13,276.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,164.60/25,746.90 = 13,276.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,164.60x = 25,746.90 × 13,276.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,164.60x = 341,831,292.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,831,292.54/17,164.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,914.90

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