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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,124.96, 25,656 and 14,369.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,124.96, 25,656 and 14,369.28 is: 21,527.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,124.96 : 25,656 = 14,369.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,124.96/25,656 = 14,369.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,124.96x = 25,656 × 14,369.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,124.96x = 368,658,247.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,658,247.68/17,124.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,527.54

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