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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,055.74, 25,601.06 and 14,084.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,055.74, 25,601.06 and 14,084.72 is: 21,141.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,055.74 : 25,601.06 = 14,084.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,055.74/25,601.06 = 14,084.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,055.74x = 25,601.06 × 14,084.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,055.74x = 360,583,761.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,583,761.80/17,055.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,141.49

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