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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,094.54, 25,605.81 and 14,488.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,094.54, 25,605.81 and 14,488.32 is: 21,701.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,094.54 : 25,605.81 = 14,488.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,094.54/25,605.81 = 14,488.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,094.54x = 25,605.81 × 14,488.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,094.54x = 370,985,169.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,985,169.14/17,094.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,701.97

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