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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,271.70, 25,907.55 and 13,383.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,271.70, 25,907.55 and 13,383.70 is: 20,075.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,271.70 : 25,907.55 = 13,383.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,271.70/25,907.55 = 13,383.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,271.70x = 25,907.55 × 13,383.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,271.70x = 346,738,876.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,738,876.94/17,271.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,075.55

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