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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,113.14, 25,611.30 and 14,342.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,113.14, 25,611.30 and 14,342.94 is: 21,465.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,113.14 : 25,611.30 = 14,342.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,113.14/25,611.30 = 14,342.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,113.14x = 25,611.30 × 14,342.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,113.14x = 367,341,339.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,341,339.22/17,113.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,465.46

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