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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,095.77, 25,559.36 and 14,492.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,095.77, 25,559.36 and 14,492.33 is: 21,667.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,095.77 : 25,559.36 = 14,492.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,095.77/25,559.36 = 14,492.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,095.77x = 25,559.36 × 14,492.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,095.77x = 370,414,479.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,414,479.45/17,095.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,667.03

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