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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,014.44, 25,521.64 and 13,573.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,014.44, 25,521.64 and 13,573.56 is: 20,360.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,014.44 : 25,521.64 = 13,573.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,014.44/25,521.64 = 13,573.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,014.44x = 25,521.64 × 13,573.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,014.44x = 346,419,511.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,419,511.84/17,014.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,360.32

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