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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,314.58, 25,971.87 and 13,465.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,314.58, 25,971.87 and 13,465.46 is: 20,198.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,314.58 : 25,971.87 = 13,465.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,314.58/25,971.87 = 13,465.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,314.58x = 25,971.87 × 13,465.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,314.58x = 349,723,176.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,723,176.61/17,314.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,198.19

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