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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,322.74, 25,977.60 and 13,668.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,322.74, 25,977.60 and 13,668.02 is: 20,496.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,322.74 : 25,977.60 = 13,668.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,322.74/25,977.60 = 13,668.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,322.74x = 25,977.60 × 13,668.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,322.74x = 355,062,356.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,062,356.35/17,322.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,496.89

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