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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,173.23, 25,721.78 and 13,195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,173.23, 25,721.78 and 13,195.20 is: 19,763.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,173.23 : 25,721.78 = 13,195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,173.23/25,721.78 = 13,195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,173.23x = 25,721.78 × 13,195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,173.23x = 339,404,084.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,404,084.19/17,173.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,763.56

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