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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,353.08, 25,969.10 and 14,196.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,353.08, 25,969.10 and 14,196.60 is: 21,245.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,353.08 : 25,969.10 = 14,196.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,353.08/25,969.10 = 14,196.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,353.08x = 25,969.10 × 14,196.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,353.08x = 368,672,925.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,672,925.06/17,353.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,245.39

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