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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,042.28, 25,490.52 and 14,213.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,042.28, 25,490.52 and 14,213.76 is: 21,259.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,042.28 : 25,490.52 = 14,213.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,042.28/25,490.52 = 14,213.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,042.28x = 25,490.52 × 14,213.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,042.28x = 362,316,133.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,316,133.56/17,042.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,259.84

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