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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,264.84, 25,885.71 and 13,937.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,264.84, 25,885.71 and 13,937.18 is: 20,896.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,264.84 : 25,885.71 = 13,937.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,264.84/25,885.71 = 13,937.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,264.84x = 25,885.71 × 13,937.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,264.84x = 360,773,670.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,773,670.27/17,264.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,896.44

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