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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,335.92, 25,978.92 and 13,422

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,335.92, 25,978.92 and 13,422 is: 20,113.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,335.92 : 25,978.92 = 13,422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,335.92/25,978.92 = 13,422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,335.92x = 25,978.92 × 13,422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,335.92x = 348,689,064.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,689,064.24/17,335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,113.68

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