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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,057.90, 25,550.40 and 14,141.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,057.90, 25,550.40 and 14,141.90 is: 21,182.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,057.90 : 25,550.40 = 14,141.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,057.90/25,550.40 = 14,141.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,057.90x = 25,550.40 × 14,141.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,057.90x = 361,331,201.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,331,201.76/17,057.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,182.63

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