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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,046.84, 25,548.18 and 13,761.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,046.84, 25,548.18 and 13,761.24 is: 20,624.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,046.84 : 25,548.18 = 13,761.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,046.84/25,548.18 = 13,761.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,046.84x = 25,548.18 × 13,761.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,046.84x = 351,574,636.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,574,636.54/17,046.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,624.04

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