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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,080.65, 25,605.36 and 14,464.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,080.65, 25,605.36 and 14,464.98 is: 21,684.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,080.65 : 25,605.36 = 14,464.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,080.65/25,605.36 = 14,464.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,080.65x = 25,605.36 × 14,464.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,080.65x = 370,381,020.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,381,020.29/17,080.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,684.25

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