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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,259.35, 25,840.76 and 14,077.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,259.35, 25,840.76 and 14,077.67 is: 21,077.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,259.35 : 25,840.76 = 14,077.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,259.35/25,840.76 = 14,077.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,259.35x = 25,840.76 × 14,077.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,259.35x = 363,777,492.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,777,492.24/17,259.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,077.13

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