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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,179.70, 25,769.55 and 13,291.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,179.70, 25,769.55 and 13,291.70 is: 19,937.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,179.70 : 25,769.55 = 13,291.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,179.70/25,769.55 = 13,291.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,179.70x = 25,769.55 × 13,291.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,179.70x = 342,521,127.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,521,127.74/17,179.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,937.55

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