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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,093.27, 25,555.62 and 14,489.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,093.27, 25,555.62 and 14,489.83 is: 21,663.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,093.27 : 25,555.62 = 14,489.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,093.27/25,555.62 = 14,489.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,093.27x = 25,555.62 × 14,489.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,093.27x = 370,296,516.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,296,516.90/17,093.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,663.29

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