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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,314.08, 25,971.12 and 13,464.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,314.08, 25,971.12 and 13,464.96 is: 20,197.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,314.08 : 25,971.12 = 13,464.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,314.08/25,971.12 = 13,464.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,314.08x = 25,971.12 × 13,464.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,314.08x = 349,700,091.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,700,091.96/17,314.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,197.44

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