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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,194.87, 25,909.45 and 14,143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,194.87, 25,909.45 and 14,143.24 is: 21,311.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,194.87 : 25,909.45 = 14,143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,194.87/25,909.45 = 14,143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,194.87x = 25,909.45 × 14,143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,194.87x = 366,443,569.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,443,569.62/17,194.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,311.21

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