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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,069.70, 25,560.75 and 14,445.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,069.70, 25,560.75 and 14,445.30 is: 21,630.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,069.70 : 25,560.75 = 14,445.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,069.70/25,560.75 = 14,445.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,069.70x = 25,560.75 × 14,445.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,069.70x = 369,232,701.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,232,701.98/17,069.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,630.88

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