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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,229.05, 25,960.80 and 14,177.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,229.05, 25,960.80 and 14,177.49 is: 21,362.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,229.05 : 25,960.80 = 14,177.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,229.05/25,960.80 = 14,177.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,229.05x = 25,960.80 × 14,177.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,229.05x = 368,058,982.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,058,982.39/17,229.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,362.70

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