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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,095.08, 25,599.06 and 14,470.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,095.08, 25,599.06 and 14,470.68 is: 21,669.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,095.08 : 25,599.06 = 14,470.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,095.08/25,599.06 = 14,470.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,095.08x = 25,599.06 × 14,470.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,095.08x = 370,435,805.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,435,805.56/17,095.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,669.15

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