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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,089.60, 25,634.40 and 14,902.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,089.60, 25,634.40 and 14,902.60 is: 22,353.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,089.60 : 25,634.40 = 14,902.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,089.60/25,634.40 = 14,902.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,089.60x = 25,634.40 × 14,902.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,089.60x = 382,019,209.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,019,209.44/17,089.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,353.90

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