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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,295, 25,875.04 and 13,147

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,295, 25,875.04 and 13,147 is: 19,669.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,295 : 25,875.04 = 13,147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,295/25,875.04 = 13,147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,295x = 25,875.04 × 13,147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,295x = 340,179,150.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,179,150.88/17,295
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,669.22

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