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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,061.93, 25,577.30 and 14,446.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,061.93, 25,577.30 and 14,446.29 is: 21,656.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,061.93 : 25,577.30 = 14,446.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,061.93/25,577.30 = 14,446.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,061.93x = 25,577.30 × 14,446.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,061.93x = 369,497,093.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,497,093.22/17,061.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,656.23

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