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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,234.18, 25,802.58 and 14,052.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,234.18, 25,802.58 and 14,052.76 is: 21,039.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,234.18 : 25,802.58 = 14,052.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,234.18/25,802.58 = 14,052.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,234.18x = 25,802.58 × 14,052.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,234.18x = 362,597,464.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,597,464.12/17,234.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,039.44

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