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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,314.74, 25,965.63 and 13,660.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,314.74, 25,965.63 and 13,660.02 is: 20,484.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,314.74 : 25,965.63 = 13,660.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,314.74/25,965.63 = 13,660.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,314.74x = 25,965.63 × 13,660.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,314.74x = 354,691,025.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,691,025.11/17,314.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,484.92

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