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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,247.28, 25,754 and 13,697.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,247.28, 25,754 and 13,697.44 is: 20,453.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,247.28 : 25,754 = 13,697.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,247.28/25,754 = 13,697.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,247.28x = 25,754 × 13,697.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,247.28x = 352,763,869.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,763,869.76/17,247.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,453.30

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