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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,250.24, 25,868.88 and 13,595.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,250.24, 25,868.88 and 13,595.52 is: 20,388.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,250.24 : 25,868.88 = 13,595.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,250.24/25,868.88 = 13,595.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,250.24x = 25,868.88 × 13,595.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,250.24x = 351,700,875.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,700,875.42/17,250.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,388.17

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