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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,006.37, 25,480.35 and 13,507.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,006.37, 25,480.35 and 13,507.17 is: 20,237.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,006.37 : 25,480.35 = 13,507.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,006.37/25,480.35 = 13,507.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,006.37x = 25,480.35 × 13,507.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,006.37x = 344,167,419.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,167,419.11/17,006.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,237.56

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