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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,165.15, 25,716.62 and 14,409.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,165.15, 25,716.62 and 14,409.53 is: 21,588.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,165.15 : 25,716.62 = 14,409.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,165.15/25,716.62 = 14,409.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,165.15x = 25,716.62 × 14,409.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,165.15x = 370,564,206.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,564,206.76/17,165.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,588.18

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