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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,062.80, 25,565.40 and 14,125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,062.80, 25,565.40 and 14,125.20 is: 21,163.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,062.80 : 25,565.40 = 14,125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,062.80/25,565.40 = 14,125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,062.80x = 25,565.40 × 14,125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,062.80x = 361,116,388.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,116,388.08/17,062.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,163.96

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