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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,325.92, 25,964.40 and 13,412

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,325.92, 25,964.40 and 13,412 is: 20,099.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,325.92 : 25,964.40 = 13,412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,325.92/25,964.40 = 13,412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,325.92x = 25,964.40 × 13,412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,325.92x = 348,234,532.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,234,532.80/17,325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,099.05

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