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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,315.58, 25,973.37 and 13,466.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,315.58, 25,973.37 and 13,466.46 is: 20,199.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,315.58 : 25,973.37 = 13,466.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,315.58/25,973.37 = 13,466.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,315.58x = 25,973.37 × 13,466.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,315.58x = 349,769,348.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,769,348.17/17,315.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,199.69

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