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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,162.40, 25,704.72 and 13,441.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,162.40, 25,704.72 and 13,441.44 is: 20,131.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,162.40 : 25,704.72 = 13,441.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,162.40/25,704.72 = 13,441.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,162.40x = 25,704.72 × 13,441.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,162.40x = 345,508,451.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,508,451.60/17,162.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,131.71

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