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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,092.10, 25,638.15 and 14,905.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,092.10, 25,638.15 and 14,905.10 is: 22,357.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,092.10 : 25,638.15 = 14,905.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,092.10/25,638.15 = 14,905.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,092.10x = 25,638.15 × 14,905.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,092.10x = 382,139,189.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,139,189.57/17,092.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,357.65

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