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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,267.04, 25,871.40 and 13,797

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,267.04, 25,871.40 and 13,797 is: 20,672.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,267.04 : 25,871.40 = 13,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,267.04/25,871.40 = 13,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,267.04x = 25,871.40 × 13,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,267.04x = 356,947,705.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,947,705.80/17,267.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,672.20

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