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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,228.04, 25,959.29 and 14,176.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,228.04, 25,959.29 and 14,176.49 is: 21,361.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,228.04 : 25,959.29 = 14,176.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,228.04/25,959.29 = 14,176.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,228.04x = 25,959.29 × 14,176.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,228.04x = 368,011,615.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,011,615.09/17,228.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,361.20

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