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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,351.70, 25,988.64 and 13,444.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,351.70, 25,988.64 and 13,444.26 is: 20,136.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,351.70 : 25,988.64 = 13,444.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,351.70/25,988.64 = 13,444.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,351.70x = 25,988.64 × 13,444.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,351.70x = 349,398,033.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,398,033.21/17,351.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,136.24

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