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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,356.08, 25,973.60 and 14,199.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,356.08, 25,973.60 and 14,199.60 is: 21,249.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,356.08 : 25,973.60 = 14,199.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,356.08/25,973.60 = 14,199.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,356.08x = 25,973.60 × 14,199.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,356.08x = 368,814,730.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,814,730.56/17,356.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,249.89

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