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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,053.80, 25,638.30 and 14,519.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,053.80, 25,638.30 and 14,519.40 is: 21,828.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,053.80 : 25,638.30 = 14,519.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,053.80/25,638.30 = 14,519.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,053.80x = 25,638.30 × 14,519.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,053.80x = 372,252,733.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,252,733.02/17,053.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,828.14

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