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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,248.92, 25,873.38 and 13,769.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,248.92, 25,873.38 and 13,769.88 is: 20,654.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,248.92 : 25,873.38 = 13,769.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,248.92/25,873.38 = 13,769.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,248.92x = 25,873.38 × 13,769.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,248.92x = 356,273,337.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,273,337.79/17,248.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,654.82

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