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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,051.64, 25,541.82 and 13,746.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,051.64, 25,541.82 and 13,746.84 is: 20,591.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,051.64 : 25,541.82 = 13,746.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,051.64/25,541.82 = 13,746.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,051.64x = 25,541.82 × 13,746.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,051.64x = 351,119,312.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,119,312.85/17,051.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,591.53

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