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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,312.10, 25,968.15 and 13,369.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,312.10, 25,968.15 and 13,369.12 is: 20,053.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,312.10 : 25,968.15 = 13,369.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,312.10/25,968.15 = 13,369.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,312.10x = 25,968.15 × 13,369.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,312.10x = 347,171,313.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,171,313.53/17,312.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,053.68

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