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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,109.84, 25,629 and 13,759.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,109.84, 25,629 and 13,759.98 is: 20,611.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,109.84 : 25,629 = 13,759.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,109.84/25,629 = 13,759.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,109.84x = 25,629 × 13,759.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,109.84x = 352,654,527.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,654,527.42/17,109.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,611.21

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