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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,118.90, 25,635.15 and 13,662.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,118.90, 25,635.15 and 13,662.90 is: 20,459.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,118.90 : 25,635.15 = 13,662.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,118.90/25,635.15 = 13,662.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,118.90x = 25,635.15 × 13,662.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,118.90x = 350,250,490.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,250,490.94/17,118.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,459.87

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