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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,043.28, 25,492.02 and 14,214.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,043.28, 25,492.02 and 14,214.76 is: 21,261.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,043.28 : 25,492.02 = 14,214.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,043.28/25,492.02 = 14,214.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,043.28x = 25,492.02 × 14,214.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,043.28x = 362,362,946.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,362,946.22/17,043.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,261.34

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