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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,095.02, 25,558.24 and 14,491.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,095.02, 25,558.24 and 14,491.58 is: 21,665.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,095.02 : 25,558.24 = 14,491.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,095.02/25,558.24 = 14,491.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,095.02x = 25,558.24 × 14,491.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,095.02x = 370,379,286.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,379,286.54/17,095.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,665.91

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