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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,065.68, 25,557.24 and 14,122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,065.68, 25,557.24 and 14,122.32 is: 21,149.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,065.68 : 25,557.24 = 14,122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,065.68/25,557.24 = 14,122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,065.68x = 25,557.24 × 14,122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,065.68x = 360,927,521.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,927,521.60/17,065.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,149.32

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