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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,086.30, 25,629.45 and 14,206.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,086.30, 25,629.45 and 14,206.30 is: 21,309.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,086.30 : 25,629.45 = 14,206.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,086.30/25,629.45 = 14,206.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,086.30x = 25,629.45 × 14,206.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,086.30x = 364,099,655.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,099,655.54/17,086.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,309.45

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