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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,188.40, 25,782.60 and 13,732.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,188.40, 25,782.60 and 13,732.40 is: 20,598.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,188.40 : 25,782.60 = 13,732.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,188.40/25,782.60 = 13,732.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,188.40x = 25,782.60 × 13,732.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,188.40x = 354,056,976.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,056,976.24/17,188.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,598.60

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