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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,094.58, 25,598.31 and 14,470.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,094.58, 25,598.31 and 14,470.18 is: 21,668.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,094.58 : 25,598.31 = 14,470.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,094.58/25,598.31 = 14,470.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,094.58x = 25,598.31 × 14,470.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,094.58x = 370,412,153.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,412,153.40/17,094.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,668.40

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