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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,192.75, 25,672.72 and 13,642.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,192.75, 25,672.72 and 13,642.91 is: 20,371.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,192.75 : 25,672.72 = 13,642.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,192.75/25,672.72 = 13,642.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,192.75x = 25,672.72 × 13,642.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,192.75x = 350,250,445.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,250,445.94/17,192.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,371.99

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