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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,099.66, 25,659.23 and 13,658.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,099.66, 25,659.23 and 13,658.78 is: 20,495.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,099.66 : 25,659.23 = 13,658.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,099.66/25,659.23 = 13,658.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,099.66x = 25,659.23 × 13,658.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,099.66x = 350,473,777.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,473,777.54/17,099.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,495.95

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