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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,306.34, 25,876.89 and 13,353.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,306.34, 25,876.89 and 13,353.54 is: 19,966.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,306.34 : 25,876.89 = 13,353.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,306.34/25,876.89 = 13,353.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,306.34x = 25,876.89 × 13,353.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,306.34x = 345,548,085.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,548,085.69/17,306.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,966.56

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