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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,313.04, 25,969.56 and 14,021.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,313.04, 25,969.56 and 14,021.20 is: 21,031.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,313.04 : 25,969.56 = 14,021.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,313.04/25,969.56 = 14,021.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,313.04x = 25,969.56 × 14,021.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,313.04x = 364,124,394.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,124,394.67/17,313.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,031.80

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