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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,205.85, 25,867.10 and 13,740.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,205.85, 25,867.10 and 13,740.13 is: 20,656.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,205.85 : 25,867.10 = 13,740.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,205.85/25,867.10 = 13,740.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,205.85x = 25,867.10 × 13,740.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,205.85x = 355,417,316.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,417,316.72/17,205.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,656.77

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