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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,207.99, 25,695.42 and 13,658.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,207.99, 25,695.42 and 13,658.16 is: 20,394.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,207.99 : 25,695.42 = 13,658.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,207.99/25,695.42 = 13,658.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,207.99x = 25,695.42 × 13,658.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,207.99x = 350,952,157.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,952,157.63/17,207.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,394.73

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