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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,079.04, 25,490.57 and 14,998.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,079.04, 25,490.57 and 14,998.96 is: 22,386.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,079.04 : 25,490.57 = 14,998.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,079.04/25,490.57 = 14,998.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,079.04x = 25,490.57 × 14,998.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,079.04x = 382,332,039.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,332,039.81/17,079.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,386.04

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