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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,165.89, 25,717.75 and 14,410.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,165.89, 25,717.75 and 14,410.27 is: 21,589.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,165.89 : 25,717.75 = 14,410.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,165.89/25,717.75 = 14,410.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,165.89x = 25,717.75 × 14,410.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,165.89x = 370,599,721.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,599,721.29/17,165.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,589.31

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