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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,247.92, 25,871.88 and 13,768.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,247.92, 25,871.88 and 13,768.88 is: 20,653.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,247.92 : 25,871.88 = 13,768.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,247.92/25,871.88 = 13,768.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,247.92x = 25,871.88 × 13,768.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,247.92x = 356,226,811.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,226,811.09/17,247.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,653.32

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