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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,292.24, 25,889.40 and 13,441.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,292.24, 25,889.40 and 13,441.68 is: 20,124.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,292.24 : 25,889.40 = 13,441.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,292.24/25,889.40 = 13,441.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,292.24x = 25,889.40 × 13,441.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,292.24x = 347,997,030.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,997,030.19/17,292.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,124.46

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