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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,217.24, 25,819.38 and 13,562.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,217.24, 25,819.38 and 13,562.52 is: 20,338.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,217.24 : 25,819.38 = 13,562.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,217.24/25,819.38 = 13,562.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,217.24x = 25,819.38 × 13,562.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,217.24x = 350,175,857.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,175,857.64/17,217.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,338.68

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