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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.43, 25,931.76 and 13,816.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.43, 25,931.76 and 13,816.74 is: 20,631.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.43 : 25,931.76 = 13,816.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.43/25,931.76 = 13,816.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.43x = 25,931.76 × 13,816.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.43x = 358,292,385.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,292,385.66/17,366.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,631.32

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