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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,091.28, 25,634.36 and 14,188.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,091.28, 25,634.36 and 14,188.24 is: 21,280.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,091.28 : 25,634.36 = 14,188.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,091.28/25,634.36 = 14,188.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,091.28x = 25,634.36 × 14,188.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,091.28x = 363,706,451.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,706,451.93/17,091.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,280.23

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