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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,228.55, 25,960.04 and 14,176.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,228.55, 25,960.04 and 14,176.99 is: 21,361.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,228.55 : 25,960.04 = 14,176.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,228.55/25,960.04 = 14,176.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,228.55x = 25,960.04 × 14,176.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,228.55x = 368,035,227.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,035,227.48/17,228.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,361.94

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