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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,061.40, 25,548.90 and 13,605.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,061.40, 25,548.90 and 13,605.40 is: 20,373.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,061.40 : 25,548.90 = 13,605.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,061.40/25,548.90 = 13,605.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,061.40x = 25,548.90 × 13,605.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,061.40x = 347,603,004.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,603,004.06/17,061.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,373.65

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