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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,257.61, 25,910.18 and 13,749.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,257.61, 25,910.18 and 13,749.77 is: 20,643.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,257.61 : 25,910.18 = 13,749.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,257.61/25,910.18 = 13,749.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,257.61x = 25,910.18 × 13,749.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,257.61x = 356,259,015.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,259,015.66/17,257.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,643.59

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