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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,181.02, 25,888.58 and 14,129.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,181.02, 25,888.58 and 14,129.39 is: 21,290.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,181.02 : 25,888.58 = 14,129.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,181.02/25,888.58 = 14,129.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,181.02x = 25,888.58 × 14,129.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,181.02x = 365,789,843.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,789,843.37/17,181.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,290.35

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