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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,114.60, 25,655.70 and 13,364.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,114.60, 25,655.70 and 13,364.30 is: 20,033.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,114.60 : 25,655.70 = 13,364.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,114.60/25,655.70 = 13,364.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,114.60x = 25,655.70 × 13,364.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,114.60x = 342,870,471.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,870,471.51/17,114.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,033.80

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