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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,027.56, 25,510.62 and 14,251.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,027.56, 25,510.62 and 14,251.24 is: 21,351.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,027.56 : 25,510.62 = 14,251.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,027.56/25,510.62 = 14,251.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,027.56x = 25,510.62 × 14,251.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,027.56x = 363,557,968.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,557,968.17/17,027.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,351.15

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