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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,236.40, 25,854.60 and 13,780.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,236.40, 25,854.60 and 13,780.40 is: 20,670.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,236.40 : 25,854.60 = 13,780.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,236.40/25,854.60 = 13,780.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,236.40x = 25,854.60 × 13,780.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,236.40x = 356,286,729.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,286,729.84/17,236.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,670.60

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