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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,348.49, 25,983.32 and 13,576.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,348.49, 25,983.32 and 13,576.76 is: 20,334.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,348.49 : 25,983.32 = 13,576.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,348.49/25,983.32 = 13,576.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,348.49x = 25,983.32 × 13,576.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,348.49x = 352,769,398.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,769,398.54/17,348.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,334.30

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