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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,214.08, 25,767.45 and 13,255.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,214.08, 25,767.45 and 13,255.07 is: 19,841.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,214.08 : 25,767.45 = 13,255.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,214.08/25,767.45 = 13,255.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,214.08x = 25,767.45 × 13,255.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,214.08x = 341,549,224.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,549,224.63/17,214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,841.28

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