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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,026.13, 25,489.89 and 14,221.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,026.13, 25,489.89 and 14,221.31 is: 21,290.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,026.13 : 25,489.89 = 14,221.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,026.13/25,489.89 = 14,221.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,026.13x = 25,489.89 × 14,221.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,026.13x = 362,499,500.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,499,500.11/17,026.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,290.77

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