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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,173.73, 25,722.53 and 13,195.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,173.73, 25,722.53 and 13,195.71 is: 19,764.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,173.73 : 25,722.53 = 13,195.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,173.73/25,722.53 = 13,195.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,173.73x = 25,722.53 × 13,195.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,173.73x = 339,426,917.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,426,917.73/17,173.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,764.32

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