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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,127, 25,650.18 and 14,371.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,127, 25,650.18 and 14,371.38 is: 21,523.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,127 : 25,650.18 = 14,371.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,127/25,650.18 = 14,371.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,127x = 25,650.18 × 14,371.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,127x = 368,628,483.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,628,483.85/17,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,523.24

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