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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,163.64, 25,714.37 and 14,408.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,163.64, 25,714.37 and 14,408.02 is: 21,585.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,163.64 : 25,714.37 = 14,408.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,163.64/25,714.37 = 14,408.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,163.64x = 25,714.37 × 14,408.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,163.64x = 370,493,128.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,493,128.98/17,163.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,585.93

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