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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,260.85, 25,843.01 and 14,079.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,260.85, 25,843.01 and 14,079.17 is: 21,079.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,260.85 : 25,843.01 = 14,079.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,260.85/25,843.01 = 14,079.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,260.85x = 25,843.01 × 14,079.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,260.85x = 363,847,931.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,847,931.49/17,260.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,079.38

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