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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,113.64, 25,612.05 and 14,343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,113.64, 25,612.05 and 14,343.44 is: 21,466.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,113.64 : 25,612.05 = 14,343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,113.64/25,612.05 = 14,343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,113.64x = 25,612.05 × 14,343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,113.64x = 367,364,902.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,364,902.45/17,113.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,466.20

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