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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,225.33, 25,784.33 and 13,266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,225.33, 25,784.33 and 13,266.32 is: 19,858.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,225.33 : 25,784.33 = 13,266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,225.33/25,784.33 = 13,266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,225.33x = 25,784.33 × 13,266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,225.33x = 342,062,977.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,062,977.51/17,225.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,858.14

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