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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,346.60, 25,992.65 and 13,407.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,346.60, 25,992.65 and 13,407.50 is: 20,090.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,346.60 : 25,992.65 = 13,407.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,346.60/25,992.65 = 13,407.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,346.60x = 25,992.65 × 13,407.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,346.60x = 348,496,553.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,496,553.38/17,346.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,090.19

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