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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,153.98, 25,685.70 and 13,804.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,153.98, 25,685.70 and 13,804.36 is: 20,670.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,153.98 : 25,685.70 = 13,804.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,153.98/25,685.70 = 13,804.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,153.98x = 25,685.70 × 13,804.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,153.98x = 354,574,649.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,574,649.65/17,153.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,670.11

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