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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,202.35, 25,861.85 and 13,736.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,202.35, 25,861.85 and 13,736.63 is: 20,651.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,202.35 : 25,861.85 = 13,736.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,202.35/25,861.85 = 13,736.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,202.35x = 25,861.85 × 13,736.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,202.35x = 355,254,664.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,254,664.57/17,202.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,651.52

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