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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,283.31, 25,900.85 and 13,063.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,283.31, 25,900.85 and 13,063.09 is: 19,576.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,283.31 : 25,900.85 = 13,063.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,283.31/25,900.85 = 13,063.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,283.31x = 25,900.85 × 13,063.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,283.31x = 338,345,077.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,345,077.62/17,283.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,576.41

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