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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,182.68, 25,750.98 and 14,141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,182.68, 25,750.98 and 14,141.40 is: 21,193.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,182.68 : 25,750.98 = 14,141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,182.68/25,750.98 = 14,141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,182.68x = 25,750.98 × 14,141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,182.68x = 364,154,908.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,154,908.57/17,182.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,193.14

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