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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,197.18, 25,795.77 and 13,756.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,197.18, 25,795.77 and 13,756.30 is: 20,634.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,197.18 : 25,795.77 = 13,756.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,197.18/25,795.77 = 13,756.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,197.18x = 25,795.77 × 13,756.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,197.18x = 354,854,350.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,854,350.85/17,197.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,634.45

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