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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,020.84, 25,416.52 and 13,906.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,020.84, 25,416.52 and 13,906.96 is: 20,766.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,020.84 : 25,416.52 = 13,906.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,020.84/25,416.52 = 13,906.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,020.84x = 25,416.52 × 13,906.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,020.84x = 353,466,526.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,466,526.98/17,020.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,766.69

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