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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,319.46, 25,997.56 and 14,071.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,319.46, 25,997.56 and 14,071.77 is: 21,122.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,319.46 : 25,997.56 = 14,071.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,319.46/25,997.56 = 14,071.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,319.46x = 25,997.56 × 14,071.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,319.46x = 365,831,684.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,831,684.88/17,319.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,122.58

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