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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,168.46, 25,718.06 and 14,387.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,168.46, 25,718.06 and 14,387.33 is: 21,551.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,168.46 : 25,718.06 = 14,387.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,168.46/25,718.06 = 14,387.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,168.46x = 25,718.06 × 14,387.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,168.46x = 370,014,123.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,014,123.56/17,168.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,551.97

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