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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,063.70, 25,595.55 and 14,145.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,063.70, 25,595.55 and 14,145.30 is: 21,217.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,063.70 : 25,595.55 = 14,145.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,063.70/25,595.55 = 14,145.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,063.70x = 25,595.55 × 14,145.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,063.70x = 362,056,733.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,056,733.42/17,063.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,217.95

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