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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,113.70, 25,634.10 and 13,833.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,113.70, 25,634.10 and 13,833.20 is: 20,720.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,113.70 : 25,634.10 = 13,833.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,113.70/25,634.10 = 13,833.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,113.70x = 25,634.10 × 13,833.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,113.70x = 354,601,632.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,601,632.12/17,113.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,720.34

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