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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,197.68, 25,796.52 and 13,756.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,197.68, 25,796.52 and 13,756.80 is: 20,635.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,197.68 : 25,796.52 = 13,756.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,197.68/25,796.52 = 13,756.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,197.68x = 25,796.52 × 13,756.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,197.68x = 354,877,566.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,877,566.34/17,197.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,635.20

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