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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,248.28, 25,755.49 and 13,698.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,248.28, 25,755.49 and 13,698.44 is: 20,454.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,248.28 : 25,755.49 = 13,698.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,248.28/25,755.49 = 13,698.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,248.28x = 25,755.49 × 13,698.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,248.28x = 352,810,034.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,810,034.44/17,248.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,454.80

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