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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,275.52, 25,859.68 and 13,960.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,275.52, 25,859.68 and 13,960.96 is: 20,898.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,275.52 : 25,859.68 = 13,960.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,275.52/25,859.68 = 13,960.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,275.52x = 25,859.68 × 13,960.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,275.52x = 361,025,958.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,025,958.09/17,275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,898.12

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