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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,004.68, 25,474.02 and 13,501.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,004.68, 25,474.02 and 13,501.16 is: 20,225.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,004.68 : 25,474.02 = 13,501.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,004.68/25,474.02 = 13,501.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,004.68x = 25,474.02 × 13,501.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,004.68x = 343,928,819.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,928,819.86/17,004.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,225.54

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