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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,101.14, 25,612.74 and 13,976.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,101.14, 25,612.74 and 13,976.47 is: 20,932.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,101.14 : 25,612.74 = 13,976.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,101.14/25,612.74 = 13,976.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,101.14x = 25,612.74 × 13,976.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,101.14x = 357,975,692.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,975,692.23/17,101.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,932.86

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