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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,167.39, 25,636.54 and 13,427.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,167.39, 25,636.54 and 13,427.62 is: 20,051.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,167.39 : 25,636.54 = 13,427.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,167.39/25,636.54 = 13,427.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,167.39x = 25,636.54 × 13,427.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,167.39x = 344,237,589.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,237,589.05/17,167.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,051.84

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