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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,089.28, 25,631.36 and 14,186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,089.28, 25,631.36 and 14,186.24 is: 21,277.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,089.28 : 25,631.36 = 14,186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,089.28/25,631.36 = 14,186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,089.28x = 25,631.36 × 14,186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,089.28x = 363,612,624.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,612,624.49/17,089.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,277.23

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