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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,240.64, 25,822.08 and 14,130.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,240.64, 25,822.08 and 14,130.24 is: 21,163.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,240.64 : 25,822.08 = 14,130.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,240.64/25,822.08 = 14,130.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,240.64x = 25,822.08 × 14,130.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,240.64x = 364,872,187.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,872,187.70/17,240.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,163.49

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