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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,051.94, 25,543.89 and 13,547.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,051.94, 25,543.89 and 13,547.88 is: 20,294.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,051.94 : 25,543.89 = 13,547.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,051.94/25,543.89 = 13,547.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,051.94x = 25,543.89 × 13,547.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,051.94x = 346,065,556.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,065,556.45/17,051.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,294.79

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