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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,305.44, 25,931.28 and 13,841.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,305.44, 25,931.28 and 13,841.76 is: 20,741.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,305.44 : 25,931.28 = 13,841.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,305.44/25,931.28 = 13,841.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,305.44x = 25,931.28 × 13,841.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,305.44x = 358,934,554.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,934,554.25/17,305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,741.14

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