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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,176.93, 25,882.40 and 14,125.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,176.93, 25,882.40 and 14,125.29 is: 21,284.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,176.93 : 25,882.40 = 14,125.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,176.93/25,882.40 = 14,125.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,176.93x = 25,882.40 × 14,125.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,176.93x = 365,596,335.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,596,335.27/17,176.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,284.15

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