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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,047.84, 25,549.68 and 13,762.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,047.84, 25,549.68 and 13,762.24 is: 20,625.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,047.84 : 25,549.68 = 13,762.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,047.84/25,549.68 = 13,762.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,047.84x = 25,549.68 × 13,762.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,047.84x = 351,620,828.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,620,828.08/17,047.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,625.54

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