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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,173.70, 25,760.55 and 13,280.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,173.70, 25,760.55 and 13,280.90 is: 19,921.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,173.70 : 25,760.55 = 13,280.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,173.70/25,760.55 = 13,280.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,173.70x = 25,760.55 × 13,280.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,173.70x = 342,123,288.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,123,288.50/17,173.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,921.35

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