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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,128.89, 25,634.93 and 14,358.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,128.89, 25,634.93 and 14,358.69 is: 21,489.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,128.89 : 25,634.93 = 14,358.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,128.89/25,634.93 = 14,358.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,128.89x = 25,634.93 × 14,358.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,128.89x = 368,083,941.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,083,941.25/17,128.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,489.07

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