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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,249.09, 25,879.10 and 13,093.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,249.09, 25,879.10 and 13,093.79 is: 19,644.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,249.09 : 25,879.10 = 13,093.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,249.09/25,879.10 = 13,093.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,249.09x = 25,879.10 × 13,093.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,249.09x = 338,855,305.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,855,305.92/17,249.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,644.83

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