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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,136.89, 25,620.82 and 14,533.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,136.89, 25,620.82 and 14,533.41 is: 21,728.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,136.89 : 25,620.82 = 14,533.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,136.89/25,620.82 = 14,533.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,136.89x = 25,620.82 × 14,533.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,136.89x = 372,357,845.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,357,845.26/17,136.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,728.44

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