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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,166.30, 25,725.45 and 13,662.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,166.30, 25,725.45 and 13,662.30 is: 20,474.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,166.30 : 25,725.45 = 13,662.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,166.30/25,725.45 = 13,662.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,166.30x = 25,725.45 × 13,662.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,166.30x = 351,468,815.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,468,815.54/17,166.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,474.35

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