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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,141.63, 25,650.14 and 14,152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,141.63, 25,650.14 and 14,152.32 is: 21,177.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,141.63 : 25,650.14 = 14,152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,141.63/25,650.14 = 14,152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,141.63x = 25,650.14 × 14,152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,141.63x = 363,008,918.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,008,918.56/17,141.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,177.04

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