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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,214.12, 25,792.02 and 13,714.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,214.12, 25,792.02 and 13,714.92 is: 20,549.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,214.12 : 25,792.02 = 13,714.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,214.12/25,792.02 = 13,714.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,214.12x = 25,792.02 × 13,714.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,214.12x = 353,735,490.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,735,490.94/17,214.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,549.15

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