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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,258.68, 25,850.07 and 14,263.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,258.68, 25,850.07 and 14,263.18 is: 21,363.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,258.68 : 25,850.07 = 14,263.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,258.68/25,850.07 = 14,263.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,258.68x = 25,850.07 × 14,263.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,258.68x = 368,704,190.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,704,190.28/17,258.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,363.40

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