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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,152.71, 25,733.12 and 13,655.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,152.71, 25,733.12 and 13,655.94 is: 20,487.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,152.71 : 25,733.12 = 13,655.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,152.71/25,733.12 = 13,655.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,152.71x = 25,733.12 × 13,655.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,152.71x = 351,409,874.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,409,874.45/17,152.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,487.13

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