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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,048.40, 25,536.12 and 14,132.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,048.40, 25,536.12 and 14,132.40 is: 21,168.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,048.40 : 25,536.12 = 14,132.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,048.40/25,536.12 = 14,132.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,048.40x = 25,536.12 × 14,132.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,048.40x = 360,886,662.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,886,662.29/17,048.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,168.36

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