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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,114.64, 25,613.55 and 14,344.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,114.64, 25,613.55 and 14,344.44 is: 21,467.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,114.64 : 25,613.55 = 14,344.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,114.64/25,613.55 = 14,344.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,114.64x = 25,613.55 × 14,344.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,114.64x = 367,412,031.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,412,031.16/17,114.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,467.70

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