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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,316.04, 25,974.06 and 14,024.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,316.04, 25,974.06 and 14,024.20 is: 21,036.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,316.04 : 25,974.06 = 14,024.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,316.04/25,974.06 = 14,024.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,316.04x = 25,974.06 × 14,024.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,316.04x = 364,265,412.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,265,412.25/17,316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,036.30

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