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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,240.40, 25,817.40 and 13,784.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,240.40, 25,817.40 and 13,784.40 is: 20,642.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,240.40 : 25,817.40 = 13,784.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,240.40/25,817.40 = 13,784.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,240.40x = 25,817.40 × 13,784.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,240.40x = 355,877,368.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,877,368.56/17,240.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,642.06

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