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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,249.96, 25,887.96 and 13,828.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,249.96, 25,887.96 and 13,828.52 is: 20,753.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,249.96 : 25,887.96 = 13,828.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,249.96/25,887.96 = 13,828.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,249.96x = 25,887.96 × 13,828.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,249.96x = 357,992,172.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,992,172.62/17,249.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,753.22

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