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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,068.62, 25,565.60 and 14,073.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,068.62, 25,565.60 and 14,073.42 is: 21,079.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,068.62 : 25,565.60 = 14,073.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,068.62/25,565.60 = 14,073.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,068.62x = 25,565.60 × 14,073.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,068.62x = 359,795,445.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,795,445.92/17,068.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,079.35

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