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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,279.02, 25,903.40 and 14,341.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,279.02, 25,903.40 and 14,341.89 is: 21,500.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,279.02 : 25,903.40 = 14,341.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,279.02/25,903.40 = 14,341.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,279.02x = 25,903.40 × 14,341.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,279.02x = 371,503,713.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,503,713.43/17,279.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,500.28

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