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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,011.71, 25,518.09 and 14,073.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,011.71, 25,518.09 and 14,073.09 is: 21,110.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,011.71 : 25,518.09 = 14,073.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,011.71/25,518.09 = 14,073.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,011.71x = 25,518.09 × 14,073.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,011.71x = 359,118,377.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,118,377.20/17,011.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,110.07

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