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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,246.70, 25,870.05 and 13,358.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,246.70, 25,870.05 and 13,358.70 is: 20,038.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,246.70 : 25,870.05 = 13,358.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,246.70/25,870.05 = 13,358.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,246.70x = 25,870.05 × 13,358.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,246.70x = 345,590,236.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,590,236.94/17,246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,038.05

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