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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,095.71, 25,559.27 and 14,492.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,095.71, 25,559.27 and 14,492.27 is: 21,666.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,095.71 : 25,559.27 = 14,492.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,095.71/25,559.27 = 14,492.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,095.71x = 25,559.27 × 14,492.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,095.71x = 370,411,769.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,411,769.38/17,095.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,666.94

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