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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,056.87, 25,569.71 and 14,441.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,056.87, 25,569.71 and 14,441.22 is: 21,648.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,056.87 : 25,569.71 = 14,441.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,056.87/25,569.71 = 14,441.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,056.87x = 25,569.71 × 14,441.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,056.87x = 369,257,807.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,257,807.45/17,056.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,648.63

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