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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,317.96, 25,995.31 and 14,070.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,317.96, 25,995.31 and 14,070.27 is: 21,120.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,317.96 : 25,995.31 = 14,070.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,317.96/25,995.31 = 14,070.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,317.96x = 25,995.31 × 14,070.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,317.96x = 365,761,030.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,761,030.43/17,317.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,120.33

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