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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,076.30, 25,614.45 and 14,451.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,076.30, 25,614.45 and 14,451.90 is: 21,677.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,076.30 : 25,614.45 = 14,451.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,076.30/25,614.45 = 14,451.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,076.30x = 25,614.45 × 14,451.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,076.30x = 370,177,469.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,177,469.96/17,076.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,677.85

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