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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,084.28, 25,626.20 and 14,156.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,084.28, 25,626.20 and 14,156.45 is: 21,234.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,084.28 : 25,626.20 = 14,156.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,084.28/25,626.20 = 14,156.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,084.28x = 25,626.20 × 14,156.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,084.28x = 362,775,890.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,775,890.86/17,084.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,234.49

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