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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,235.40, 25,853.10 and 13,779.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,235.40, 25,853.10 and 13,779.40 is: 20,669.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,235.40 : 25,853.10 = 13,779.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,235.40/25,853.10 = 13,779.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,235.40x = 25,853.10 × 13,779.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,235.40x = 356,240,206.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,240,206.14/17,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,669.10

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