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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,009.80, 25,514.70 and 14,504.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,009.80, 25,514.70 and 14,504.20 is: 21,756.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,009.80 : 25,514.70 = 14,504.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,009.80/25,514.70 = 14,504.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,009.80x = 25,514.70 × 14,504.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,009.80x = 370,070,311.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,070,311.74/17,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,756.30

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