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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,078.54, 25,489.83 and 14,998.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,078.54, 25,489.83 and 14,998.46 is: 22,385.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,078.54 : 25,489.83 = 14,998.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,078.54/25,489.83 = 14,998.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,078.54x = 25,489.83 × 14,998.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,078.54x = 382,308,120.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,308,120.67/17,078.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,385.29

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