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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,525.92, 26,282.42 and 13,785.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,525.92, 26,282.42 and 13,785.02 is: 20,672.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,525.92 : 26,282.42 = 13,785.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,525.92/26,282.42 = 13,785.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,525.92x = 26,282.42 × 13,785.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,525.92x = 362,303,685.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,303,685.35/17,525.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,672.45

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