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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,014.14, 25,473.28 and 12,840.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,014.14, 25,473.28 and 12,840.88 is: 19,225.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,014.14 : 25,473.28 = 12,840.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,014.14/25,473.28 = 12,840.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,014.14x = 25,473.28 × 12,840.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,014.14x = 327,099,331.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,099,331.69/17,014.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,225.15

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