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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,170.80, 25,732.20 and 13,666.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,170.80, 25,732.20 and 13,666.80 is: 20,481.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,170.80 : 25,732.20 = 13,666.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,170.80/25,732.20 = 13,666.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,170.80x = 25,732.20 × 13,666.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,170.80x = 351,676,830.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,676,830.96/17,170.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,481.10

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