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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,185.62, 25,895.49 and 14,133.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,185.62, 25,895.49 and 14,133.99 is: 21,297.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,185.62 : 25,895.49 = 14,133.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,185.62/25,895.49 = 14,133.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,185.62x = 25,895.49 × 14,133.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,185.62x = 366,006,596.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,006,596.71/17,185.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,297.26

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