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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,055.70, 25,549.49 and 13,551.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,055.70, 25,549.49 and 13,551.64 is: 20,300.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,055.70 : 25,549.49 = 13,551.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,055.70/25,549.49 = 13,551.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,055.70x = 25,549.49 × 13,551.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,055.70x = 346,237,490.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,237,490.66/17,055.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,300.40

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