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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,263.62, 25,851.69 and 13,793.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,263.62, 25,851.69 and 13,793.58 is: 20,655.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,263.62 : 25,851.69 = 13,793.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,263.62/25,851.69 = 13,793.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,263.62x = 25,851.69 × 13,793.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,263.62x = 356,587,354.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,587,354.15/17,263.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,655.42

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