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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,024.49, 25,503.93 and 14,247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,024.49, 25,503.93 and 14,247 is: 21,343.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,024.49 : 25,503.93 = 14,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,024.49/25,503.93 = 14,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,024.49x = 25,503.93 × 14,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,024.49x = 363,354,490.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,354,490.71/17,024.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,343.05

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