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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,164.89, 25,716.25 and 14,409.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,164.89, 25,716.25 and 14,409.27 is: 21,587.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,164.89 : 25,716.25 = 14,409.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,164.89/25,716.25 = 14,409.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,164.89x = 25,716.25 × 14,409.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,164.89x = 370,552,389.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,552,389.64/17,164.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,587.81

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