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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,098.62, 25,618.77 and 13,813.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,098.62, 25,618.77 and 13,813.26 is: 20,696.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,098.62 : 25,618.77 = 13,813.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,098.62/25,618.77 = 13,813.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,098.62x = 25,618.77 × 13,813.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,098.62x = 353,878,730.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,878,730.89/17,098.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,696.33

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