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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,204.22, 25,810.95 and 13,707.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,204.22, 25,810.95 and 13,707.43 is: 20,564.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,204.22 : 25,810.95 = 13,707.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,204.22/25,810.95 = 13,707.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,204.22x = 25,810.95 × 13,707.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,204.22x = 353,801,777.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,801,777.23/17,204.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,564.82

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