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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,072.30, 25,584.45 and 13,568.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,072.30, 25,584.45 and 13,568.30 is: 20,333.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,072.30 : 25,584.45 = 13,568.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,072.30/25,584.45 = 13,568.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,072.30x = 25,584.45 × 13,568.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,072.30x = 347,137,492.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,137,492.94/17,072.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,333.38

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