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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,085.90, 25,628.85 and 14,364.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,085.90, 25,628.85 and 14,364.30 is: 21,546.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,085.90 : 25,628.85 = 14,364.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,085.90/25,628.85 = 14,364.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,085.90x = 25,628.85 × 14,364.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,085.90x = 368,140,490.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,140,490.06/17,085.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,546.45

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