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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,256.80, 25,861.20 and 13,752.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,256.80, 25,861.20 and 13,752.80 is: 20,610.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,256.80 : 25,861.20 = 13,752.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,256.80/25,861.20 = 13,752.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,256.80x = 25,861.20 × 13,752.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,256.80x = 355,663,911.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,663,911.36/17,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,610.07

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