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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,196.20, 25,794.30 and 13,303.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,196.20, 25,794.30 and 13,303.40 is: 19,955.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,196.20 : 25,794.30 = 13,303.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,196.20/25,794.30 = 13,303.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,196.20x = 25,794.30 × 13,303.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,196.20x = 343,151,890.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,151,890.62/17,196.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,955.10

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