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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,135.80, 25,679.70 and 13,631.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,135.80, 25,679.70 and 13,631.80 is: 20,428.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,135.80 : 25,679.70 = 13,631.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,135.80/25,679.70 = 13,631.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,135.80x = 25,679.70 × 13,631.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,135.80x = 350,060,534.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,060,534.46/17,135.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,428.61

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