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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,206.22, 25,813.95 and 13,709.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,206.22, 25,813.95 and 13,709.43 is: 20,567.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,206.22 : 25,813.95 = 13,709.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,206.22/25,813.95 = 13,709.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,206.22x = 25,813.95 × 13,709.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,206.22x = 353,894,540.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,894,540.55/17,206.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,567.83

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