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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,175.02, 25,742.55 and 14,060.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,175.02, 25,742.55 and 14,060.30 is: 21,074.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,175.02 : 25,742.55 = 14,060.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,175.02/25,742.55 = 14,060.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,175.02x = 25,742.55 × 14,060.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,175.02x = 361,947,975.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,947,975.77/17,175.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,074.09

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