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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,186.32, 25,743.66 and 13,836.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,186.32, 25,743.66 and 13,836.52 is: 20,725.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,186.32 : 25,743.66 = 13,836.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,186.32/25,743.66 = 13,836.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,186.32x = 25,743.66 × 13,836.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,186.32x = 356,202,666.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,202,666.46/17,186.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,725.94

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