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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,234.40, 25,808.40 and 13,778.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,234.40, 25,808.40 and 13,778.40 is: 20,633.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,234.40 : 25,808.40 = 13,778.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,234.40/25,808.40 = 13,778.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,234.40x = 25,808.40 × 13,778.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,234.40x = 355,598,458.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,598,458.56/17,234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,633.06

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