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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,059.80, 25,589.70 and 14,554.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,059.80, 25,589.70 and 14,554.20 is: 21,831.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,059.80 : 25,589.70 = 14,554.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,059.80/25,589.70 = 14,554.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,059.80x = 25,589.70 × 14,554.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,059.80x = 372,437,611.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,437,611.74/17,059.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,831.30

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