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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,091.10, 25,591.85 and 13,741.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,091.10, 25,591.85 and 13,741.50 is: 20,576.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,091.10 : 25,591.85 = 13,741.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,091.10/25,591.85 = 13,741.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,091.10x = 25,591.85 × 13,741.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,091.10x = 351,670,341.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,670,341.61/17,091.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,576.22

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