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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,202.38, 25,799.92 and 13,934.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,202.38, 25,799.92 and 13,934.03 is: 20,898.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,202.38 : 25,799.92 = 13,934.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,202.38/25,799.92 = 13,934.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,202.38x = 25,799.92 × 13,934.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,202.38x = 359,496,695.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,496,695.44/17,202.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,898.09

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