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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,241.66, 25,851.69 and 13,108.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,241.66, 25,851.69 and 13,108.50 is: 19,654.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,241.66 : 25,851.69 = 13,108.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,241.66/25,851.69 = 13,108.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,241.66x = 25,851.69 × 13,108.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,241.66x = 338,876,878.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,876,878.37/17,241.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,654.54

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