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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,080.13, 25,629.92 and 13,639.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,080.13, 25,629.92 and 13,639.25 is: 20,466.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,080.13 : 25,629.92 = 13,639.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,080.13/25,629.92 = 13,639.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,080.13x = 25,629.92 × 13,639.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,080.13x = 349,572,933.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,572,933.39/17,080.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,466.64

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