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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,316.21, 25,992.69 and 14,068.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,316.21, 25,992.69 and 14,068.52 is: 21,117.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,316.21 : 25,992.69 = 14,068.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,316.21/25,992.69 = 14,068.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,316.21x = 25,992.69 × 14,068.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,316.21x = 365,678,478.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,678,478.81/17,316.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,117.70

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