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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,141.79, 25,667.56 and 13,792.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,141.79, 25,667.56 and 13,792.22 is: 20,652.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,141.79 : 25,667.56 = 13,792.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,141.79/25,667.56 = 13,792.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,141.79x = 25,667.56 × 13,792.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,141.79x = 354,012,437.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,012,437.08/17,141.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,652.01

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