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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,240.58, 25,826.85 and 13,524.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,240.58, 25,826.85 and 13,524.30 is: 20,259.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,240.58 : 25,826.85 = 13,524.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,240.58/25,826.85 = 13,524.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,240.58x = 25,826.85 × 13,524.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,240.58x = 349,290,067.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,290,067.46/17,240.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,259.76

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