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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,301.51, 25,952.25 and 13,358.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,301.51, 25,952.25 and 13,358.50 is: 20,037.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,301.51 : 25,952.25 = 13,358.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,301.51/25,952.25 = 13,358.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,301.51x = 25,952.25 × 13,358.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,301.51x = 346,683,131.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,683,131.63/17,301.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,037.74

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