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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,206.80, 25,732.44 and 13,257.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,206.80, 25,732.44 and 13,257.36 is: 19,826.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,206.80 : 25,732.44 = 13,257.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,206.80/25,732.44 = 13,257.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,206.80x = 25,732.44 × 13,257.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,206.80x = 341,144,220.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,144,220.76/17,206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,826.13

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