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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,177.93, 25,883.91 and 14,126.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,177.93, 25,883.91 and 14,126.30 is: 21,285.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,177.93 : 25,883.91 = 14,126.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,177.93/25,883.91 = 14,126.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,177.93x = 25,883.91 × 14,126.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,177.93x = 365,643,748.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,643,748.41/17,177.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,285.68

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