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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,173.91, 25,728.57 and 13,464.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,173.91, 25,728.57 and 13,464.90 is: 20,172.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,173.91 : 25,728.57 = 13,464.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,173.91/25,728.57 = 13,464.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,173.91x = 25,728.57 × 13,464.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,173.91x = 346,432,622.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,432,622.19/17,173.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,172.03

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