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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,060.93, 25,575.80 and 14,445.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,060.93, 25,575.80 and 14,445.29 is: 21,654.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,060.93 : 25,575.80 = 14,445.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,060.93/25,575.80 = 14,445.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,060.93x = 25,575.80 × 14,445.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,060.93x = 369,449,777.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,449,777.09/17,060.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,654.73

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