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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,069.80, 25,620.90 and 14,607.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,069.80, 25,620.90 and 14,607.40 is: 21,924.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,069.80 : 25,620.90 = 14,607.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,069.80/25,620.90 = 14,607.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,069.80x = 25,620.90 × 14,607.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,069.80x = 374,254,734.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,254,734.66/17,069.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,924.96

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