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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,245.74, 25,862.13 and 13,591.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,245.74, 25,862.13 and 13,591.02 is: 20,381.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,245.74 : 25,862.13 = 13,591.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,245.74/25,862.13 = 13,591.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,245.74x = 25,862.13 × 13,591.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,245.74x = 351,492,726.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,492,726.07/17,245.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,381.42

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