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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,141.57, 25,650.01 and 14,152.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,141.57, 25,650.01 and 14,152.22 is: 21,176.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,141.57 : 25,650.01 = 14,152.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,141.57/25,650.01 = 14,152.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,141.57x = 25,650.01 × 14,152.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,141.57x = 363,004,490.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,004,490.54/17,141.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,176.85

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