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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,174.40, 25,761.60 and 13,718.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,174.40, 25,761.60 and 13,718.40 is: 20,577.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,174.40 : 25,761.60 = 13,718.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,174.40/25,761.60 = 13,718.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,174.40x = 25,761.60 × 13,718.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,174.40x = 353,407,933.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,407,933.44/17,174.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,577.60

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