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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,122.14, 25,624.80 and 14,351.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,122.14, 25,624.80 and 14,351.94 is: 21,478.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,122.14 : 25,624.80 = 14,351.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,122.14/25,624.80 = 14,351.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,122.14x = 25,624.80 × 14,351.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,122.14x = 367,765,592.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,765,592.11/17,122.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,478.95

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