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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,189.62, 25,901.54 and 14,137.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,189.62, 25,901.54 and 14,137.98 is: 21,303.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,189.62 : 25,901.54 = 14,137.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,189.62/25,901.54 = 14,137.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,189.62x = 25,901.54 × 14,137.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,189.62x = 366,195,454.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,195,454.49/17,189.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,303.29

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