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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,336.70, 25,968.60 and 14,056.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,336.70, 25,968.60 and 14,056.20 is: 21,054.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,336.70 : 25,968.60 = 14,056.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,336.70/25,968.60 = 14,056.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,336.70x = 25,968.60 × 14,056.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,336.70x = 365,019,835.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,019,835.32/17,336.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,054.75

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