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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,284.43, 25,902.53 and 13,064.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,284.43, 25,902.53 and 13,064.22 is: 19,578.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,284.43 : 25,902.53 = 13,064.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,284.43/25,902.53 = 13,064.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,284.43x = 25,902.53 × 13,064.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,284.43x = 338,396,334.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,396,334.15/17,284.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,578.10

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