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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,035.70, 25,520.72 and 13,919.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,035.70, 25,520.72 and 13,919.22 is: 20,852.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,035.70 : 25,520.72 = 13,919.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,035.70/25,520.72 = 13,919.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,035.70x = 25,520.72 × 13,919.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,035.70x = 355,228,446.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,228,446.64/17,035.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,852.01

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