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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,233.02, 25,805.66 and 13,762.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,233.02, 25,805.66 and 13,762.98 is: 20,609.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,233.02 : 25,805.66 = 13,762.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,233.02/25,805.66 = 13,762.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,233.02x = 25,805.66 × 13,762.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,233.02x = 355,162,713.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,162,713.65/17,233.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,609.43

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