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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,092.35, 25,593.77 and 13,742.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,092.35, 25,593.77 and 13,742.80 is: 20,578.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,092.35 : 25,593.77 = 13,742.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,092.35/25,593.77 = 13,742.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,092.35x = 25,593.77 × 13,742.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,092.35x = 351,730,032.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,730,032.73/17,092.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,578.21

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