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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,092.90, 25,639.35 and 13,636.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,092.90, 25,639.35 and 13,636.90 is: 20,455.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,092.90 : 25,639.35 = 13,636.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,092.90/25,639.35 = 13,636.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,092.90x = 25,639.35 × 13,636.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,092.90x = 349,641,252.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,641,252.02/17,092.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,455.35

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