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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,171.32, 25,713.42 and 14,390.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,171.32, 25,713.42 and 14,390.68 is: 21,549.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,171.32 : 25,713.42 = 14,390.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,171.32/25,713.42 = 14,390.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,171.32x = 25,713.42 × 14,390.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,171.32x = 370,033,598.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,033,598.93/17,171.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,549.51

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