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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,171.38, 25,706.85 and 13,027.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,171.38, 25,706.85 and 13,027.74 is: 19,503.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,171.38 : 25,706.85 = 13,027.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,171.38/25,706.85 = 13,027.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,171.38x = 25,706.85 × 13,027.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,171.38x = 334,902,158.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,902,158.02/17,171.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,503.51

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