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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.74, 25,985.10 and 13,673.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.74, 25,985.10 and 13,673.02 is: 20,504.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.74 : 25,985.10 = 13,673.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.74/25,985.10 = 13,673.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.74x = 25,985.10 × 13,673.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.74x = 355,294,792.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,294,792.00/17,327.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,504.39

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