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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,017.62, 25,497.24 and 13,518.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,017.62, 25,497.24 and 13,518.42 is: 20,254.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,017.62 : 25,497.24 = 13,518.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,017.62/25,497.24 = 13,518.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,017.62x = 25,497.24 × 13,518.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,017.62x = 344,682,399.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,682,399.16/17,017.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,254.44

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