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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,095.40, 25,558.80 and 14,491.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,095.40, 25,558.80 and 14,491.96 is: 21,666.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,095.40 : 25,558.80 = 14,491.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,095.40/25,558.80 = 14,491.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,095.40x = 25,558.80 × 14,491.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,095.40x = 370,397,107.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,397,107.25/17,095.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,666.48

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