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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,129.04, 25,651.62 and 14,149.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,129.04, 25,651.62 and 14,149.25 is: 21,189.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,129.04 : 25,651.62 = 14,149.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,129.04/25,651.62 = 14,149.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,129.04x = 25,651.62 × 14,149.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,129.04x = 362,951,152.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,951,152.22/17,129.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,189.23

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