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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,095.27, 25,558.61 and 14,491.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,095.27, 25,558.61 and 14,491.83 is: 21,666.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,095.27 : 25,558.61 = 14,491.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,095.27/25,558.61 = 14,491.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,095.27x = 25,558.61 × 14,491.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,095.27x = 370,391,067.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,391,067.39/17,095.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,666.29

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