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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,113.38, 25,643.61 and 13,356.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,113.38, 25,643.61 and 13,356.25 is: 20,013.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,113.38 : 25,643.61 = 13,356.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,113.38/25,643.61 = 13,356.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,113.38x = 25,643.61 × 13,356.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,113.38x = 342,502,530.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,502,530.17/17,113.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,013.73

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