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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,295.24, 25,893.90 and 13,444.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,295.24, 25,893.90 and 13,444.68 is: 20,128.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,295.24 : 25,893.90 = 13,444.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,295.24/25,893.90 = 13,444.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,295.24x = 25,893.90 × 13,444.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,295.24x = 348,135,199.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,135,199.45/17,295.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,128.96

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