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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,054.74, 25,599.56 and 14,083.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,054.74, 25,599.56 and 14,083.72 is: 21,139.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,054.74 : 25,599.56 = 14,083.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,054.74/25,599.56 = 14,083.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,054.74x = 25,599.56 × 14,083.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,054.74x = 360,537,035.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,537,035.16/17,054.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,139.99

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