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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,184.68, 25,753.98 and 14,143.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,184.68, 25,753.98 and 14,143.40 is: 21,196.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,184.68 : 25,753.98 = 14,143.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,184.68/25,753.98 = 14,143.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,184.68x = 25,753.98 × 14,143.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,184.68x = 364,248,840.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,248,840.73/17,184.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,196.14

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