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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,232.29, 25,731.70 and 13,682.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,232.29, 25,731.70 and 13,682.46 is: 20,431.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,232.29 : 25,731.70 = 13,682.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,232.29/25,731.70 = 13,682.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,232.29x = 25,731.70 × 13,682.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,232.29x = 352,073,069.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,073,069.58/17,232.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,431.01

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