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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,093.61, 25,582.05 and 14,323.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,093.61, 25,582.05 and 14,323.41 is: 21,436.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,093.61 : 25,582.05 = 14,323.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,093.61/25,582.05 = 14,323.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,093.61x = 25,582.05 × 14,323.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,093.61x = 366,422,190.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,422,190.79/17,093.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,436.21

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