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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,076.42, 25,569.74 and 13,726.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,076.42, 25,569.74 and 13,726.89 is: 20,554.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,076.42 : 25,569.74 = 13,726.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,076.42/25,569.74 = 13,726.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,076.42x = 25,569.74 × 13,726.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,076.42x = 350,993,042.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,993,042.63/17,076.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,554.25

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