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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,206.20, 25,786.62 and 13,303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,206.20, 25,786.62 and 13,303.08 is: 19,937.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,206.20 : 25,786.62 = 13,303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,206.20/25,786.62 = 13,303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,206.20x = 25,786.62 × 13,303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,206.20x = 343,041,468.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,041,468.79/17,206.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,937.08

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