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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,060.30, 25,475.32 and 13,946.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,060.30, 25,475.32 and 13,946.42 is: 20,825.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,060.30 : 25,475.32 = 13,946.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,060.30/25,475.32 = 13,946.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,060.30x = 25,475.32 × 13,946.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,060.30x = 355,289,512.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,289,512.35/17,060.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,825.51

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