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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,099.62, 25,620.27 and 13,814.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,099.62, 25,620.27 and 13,814.26 is: 20,697.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,099.62 : 25,620.27 = 13,814.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,099.62/25,620.27 = 13,814.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,099.62x = 25,620.27 × 13,814.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,099.62x = 353,925,071.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,925,071.05/17,099.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,697.83

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