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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,122.40, 25,640.40 and 13,666.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,122.40, 25,640.40 and 13,666.40 is: 20,465.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,122.40 : 25,640.40 = 13,666.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,122.40/25,640.40 = 13,666.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,122.40x = 25,640.40 × 13,666.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,122.40x = 350,411,962.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,411,962.56/17,122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,465.12

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