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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,119.24, 25,643.05 and 13,769.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,119.24, 25,643.05 and 13,769.39 is: 20,625.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,119.24 : 25,643.05 = 13,769.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,119.24/25,643.05 = 13,769.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,119.24x = 25,643.05 × 13,769.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,119.24x = 353,089,185.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,089,185.92/17,119.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,625.29

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