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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,283.36, 25,884.72 and 13,375.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,283.36, 25,884.72 and 13,375.20 is: 20,031.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,283.36 : 25,884.72 = 13,375.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,283.36/25,884.72 = 13,375.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,283.36x = 25,884.72 × 13,375.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,283.36x = 346,213,306.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,213,306.94/17,283.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,031.60

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