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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,250.96, 25,889.46 and 13,829.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,250.96, 25,889.46 and 13,829.52 is: 20,754.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,250.96 : 25,889.46 = 13,829.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,250.96/25,889.46 = 13,829.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,250.96x = 25,889.46 × 13,829.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,250.96x = 358,038,804.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,038,804.86/17,250.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,754.72

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