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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,132.70, 25,662.60 and 13,852.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,132.70, 25,662.60 and 13,852.20 is: 20,748.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,132.70 : 25,662.60 = 13,852.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,132.70/25,662.60 = 13,852.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,132.70x = 25,662.60 × 13,852.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,132.70x = 355,483,467.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,483,467.72/17,132.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,748.83

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