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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,082.29, 25,623.20 and 14,154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,082.29, 25,623.20 and 14,154.44 is: 21,231.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,082.29 : 25,623.20 = 14,154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,082.29/25,623.20 = 14,154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,082.29x = 25,623.20 × 14,154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,082.29x = 362,681,848.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,681,848.12/17,082.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,231.46

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