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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,085.28, 25,627.70 and 14,157.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,085.28, 25,627.70 and 14,157.45 is: 21,235.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,085.28 : 25,627.70 = 14,157.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,085.28/25,627.70 = 14,157.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,085.28x = 25,627.70 × 14,157.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,085.28x = 362,822,881.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,822,881.37/17,085.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,235.99

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