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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,090.28, 25,632.86 and 14,187.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,090.28, 25,632.86 and 14,187.24 is: 21,278.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,090.28 : 25,632.86 = 14,187.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,090.28/25,632.86 = 14,187.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,090.28x = 25,632.86 × 14,187.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,090.28x = 363,659,536.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,659,536.71/17,090.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,278.73

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